Changing The Engine Oil - Dixon ZTR 3000 SERIES Operator's Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION

CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL:

1. The "Dapco" oil drain valve is located on the left side of the engine crankcase.
2. Place a suitable container under the drain valve. The fitting of a short piece of hose
will help direct the oil.
3. To drain turn hex head valve stem counter clockwise with 10mm wrench or socket.
Open to full open (approximately 7 turns).
4. After engine is drained tighten hex stem.
NOTE:
Hex Head Valve Stem
OIL FILL:
1. Drain oil.
2. Clean any spilled oil from engine and chassis.
3. Refill engine with type, and quantity of oil recommended by the engine
manufacturer in engine literature.
PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED OILS AT PROPER COLLECTION CENTERS.
HOT oil may cause burns.
Allow engine to cool before draining oil.
Refer to engine manufacturer's recommendations for frequency of oil
changes.
PROTECT YOUR ENVIRONMENT
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