Product Manual

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700427 10/2014
Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E County Road 100 N ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repair
Prepare the engine for storage at the end of the
mowing season as follows:
1. Run engine for 15 minutes or longer.
2. Shut off engine.
3. Drain oil while engine is still warm
4. Remove engine oil lter.
5. Rell crankcase with fresh oil. Refer to
engine owner’s manual for proper oil type and
viscosity.
6. Install new engine oil lter.
7. Run the engine until it runs out of gas and/
or use a fuel stabilizer. Gasoline forms
harmful gum and varnish deposits in the
carburetor and fuel system as it becomes old.
Do not store gasoline for more
than 2 months. Failure to
comply can cause damage to equipment or per-
sonal injury.
8. Remove and replace fuel lter if needed.
9. Check oil ll and fuel tank caps to make
sure they are securely in place.
Prepare the stored mower for the new mowing sea-
son as follows:
1. Clean mower and remove any debris and
dirt accumulation.
2. Check the engine oil levels.
3. Fill fuel tank with fresh gasoline.
4. Run the engine at half speed for 5 minutes
and check the operation of the steering
speed control levers. Then, stop engine and
check for oil leaks, loose ttings, etc...
5. Ensure all safety devices are operational and
review the general safety precautions listed in
the front of this manual.
6. Check air pressure in tires. If needed, inate
to proper pressure: front tires - 15 psi
and rear tires - 10 psi.
7. See maintenance chart on page 8.
CAUTION
WARNING
Preparing the Mower for Storage
Preparation for New Mowing Season