Dixon 4000 Series - Manual (Page 23)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
This portion of the 4000 Series Models owners manual deals with normal service items which
can be performed by the owner. Please remember that if you are in doubt as to the correct
service procedures to be followed, these and other service situations can be handled by a Dixon
ZTR dealer who is familiar with the service of your mower.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE:
To insure a long and trouble free service life on all the components used on the
4000 Series Models, a regular and thorough maintenance schedul e should be
followed. The following items should be checked after the first [10] hours of
operation and on a weekly basis, or each [40] hours of use:
1. Drive Chain
2. Drive system, belts and controls.
3. Mower deck belts.
4. Tire pressures.
5. Tightness of all nuts and bolts.
6. Battery fluid level.
7. Engine Oil.
CAUTION Before performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allow
to cool.
ENGINE: For engine operating and maintenance information, refer to the engine operating and
maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer, supplied with
each mower.
BATTERY: Check the fluid in the battery at frequent intervals.
Keep fluid level above the plates in each cell, using distilled water. OFF-
SEASON BATTERY STORAGE:
Identify each cable so cables can be reconnected to correct terminals.
Disconnect cables from terminals
ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last
Charge battery.
DO NOT remove battery from mower.
Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water.
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