Dixon 1998 - Manual (Page 23)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
This portion of the ZTR 4500 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 ZTR 4500
Series Models, a regular and thorough maintenance schedule 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 system, belts and controls.
2. Mower deck belts.
3. Tire pressures.
4. Tightness of all nuts and bolts.
5. Battery fluid level.
6. Engine Oil.
Before performing any maintenance, shut off engine, allowto 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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