Dixon ZTR Mowers, Operator'S Manual

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. 

The proper tension for an engaged V-belt is lowest 
tension at which the belt will not slip under normal load 
conditions. 

Check Technical Data Brochure for adjustment pro-
cedure. Too much tension shortens belt and bearing life. 
Too little tension causes slippage and damages belt. 

Be sure belts and pulleys are kept free of foreign material. 

TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT 

No adjustment necessary. 
The spring-loaded  idler pulley maintains proper 
belt tension. 
Check idler to assure it moves freely. 

MOWER DRIVE BELT 

See Technical Data Brochure for belt adjustment 
procedure on each model. 

REPLACE BELTS WHEN WORN OR IF PROPER 
ADJUSTMENT CANNOT BE MADE. 

MAINTENANCE

BELT TENSION