Dixon ZTR 501 Operator's Manual page 23

LUBRICATION:
CHASSIS AND MOWER DECK:
LOCATIONS:
SERVICE INTERVALS:
RECOMMENDED GREASE:
CAUTION:
is not recommended as damage to seals and bearings could occur.
Using a hand pressure grease gun, lubricate each front caster to allow even
distribution of grease within the caster, rotate or spin each front wheel caster
after (3) pumps of the grease gun. Repeat process until the appearance of grease is
noted completely around each caster.
DRIVE CHAINS:
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT:
SERVICE INTERVALS:
Remove excess dirt from chains, lubricate each chain completely by applying the lube
to the inside of each connecting link. Applying lube directly to the top of the chain
will only allow the lube to be thrown off in operation. The chains are of special
construction which use o-rings to seal a factory lubricant inside of the chain.
Additional lubrication will cushion chain to sprocket engagement. Avoid the use of
any lubricants which may damage the o-rings used on this chain.
ENGINE OIL CHANGES:
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS:
SERVICE INTERVALS:
Please dispose of used oils at proper collection centers. Protect your environment.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE - MODEL 501
Number of grease zerks used (3)
(1) each front wheel caster
Every (50) hours of operation
Name brand wheel bearing or multi-purpose grease
The use of compressed air pressure greasing methods
Primary and final drive
Name brand aerosol chain spray
As required for operating conditions
"Refer to separate owners manual furnished by the
engine manufacturer."
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