Dixon ZTR 700 Series, Operator'S Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. 

ENGINE: 

For complete maintenance and operating 

information for your engine, please refer to 

your engine operating and maintenance 

instructions furnished by the engine 

manufacturer and included in your 

Dixon 

Zero Turning Radius Mower information 

packet.

NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept 

clean. If plugged, engine may be seriously 

damaged by over heating.

2. 

BATTERY: 

Keep the electrolyte level above the plates 

in each cell by adding distilled water as it 

becomes necessary. Add water just before 

operating the mower to mix the water with 

the solution. Be careful not to overfill the 

battery - the electrolyte solution is corrosive 

and can cause damage to surrounding 

metal parts if it should spill. When taking 

the battery out of the mower for servicing, 

make sure to connect the cables to the 

battery exactly as they were prior to 

removal. Always disconnect the ground (-) 

wire first and always reconnect the ground 

(-) wire last.

Keep the battery clean. Remove the 

corrosion around the battery terminals by 

applying a solution of one part baking soda 

to four parts water. Coat all exposed 

terminal surfaces with a light layer of 

grease or petroleum jelly to prevent 

corrosion.

NOTE: 

3. 

TIRES: 

Correct tire pressure is essential for 

efficient operation of the mower. Check tire 

pressure as requested in the maintenance 

schedule. Inflate tires to the pressures 

listed below:

Lug nuts should be checked regularly for 

tightness.

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MOWER BLADES: 

Check sharpness of mower blades after 

every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen 

blades proceed as follows:

A. Remove bolt, lockwasher, and cup 

washer mounting blade on shaft. Remove 

blade.

B. Blades should be discarded when worn 

excessively.

C. Sharpen blades with a hand file, 

electric grinder or blade sharpener. Wear 

gloves and eye protection when 

sharpening. Grind blade at original 25 

degree bevel.

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P-11408 

(2/99) 

At temperatures below 32 degrees F 
(0 degrees C) the full charge state 
must be maintained to prevent cell 
electrolyte from freezing and causing 
permanent battery damage.