Product Manual

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700428 10/2014
Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
Routine Maintenance
Maintenance should be performed per the requirements in the chart below or as needed.
1
Engine air lters should be cleaned/changed more frequently in dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present.
2
IMPORTANT NOTE:
CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS OF USE FOR BRIGGS & STRATTON
ENGINES (8 HOURS FOR KAWASAKI) AND THEN EVERY 50 to 100 HOURS DEPENDING UPON ENGINE
(refer to engine owners manual). FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY.
3
Transaxle oil and lters must be initially changed at 100 hours; thereafter change every 400 hours or annually. Changes MUST
be performed by an Authorized Dixie Chopper Service Dealer ONLY.
NOTE: THE RECOMMENDED TRANSAXLE OIL FOR YOUR MOWER IS 20W50
We strongly urge that you use this oil in the event that you should need to rell or add hydraulic reservoir.
However if this is unavailable, you may substitute a motor oil of 89 SUS or better (at 212 degrees Fahrenheit) ,
such as a high grade 10W50, 15W40, or 15W50
Engine Oil: Consult engine manual.
Routine Maintenance Chart
Before
Each
Use
Every
25
Hours
Every
50
Hours
Every 100
Hours or
Annually
Every 400
Hours or
Annually
Check Safety Interlock System X
Inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts X
Inspect tires for wear and proper ination (front 15 psi, rear 10
psi)
X
Inspect fuel level X
Inspect for fuel and/or oil leaks X
Inspect engine oil coolers for build up X
Inspect and clean air intake screen X
Check oil level in the engine (See engine owner’s manual) X
Check oil level in the transaxles X
Check blades for sharpness and wear X
Replace cutting blades X
Inspect engine cooling ns under engine shroud (See
authorized Dixie Chopper dealer for cleaning if build-up exists).
X
Check engine air lter. Replace if necessary
1
X
Inspect engine to deck belt tension
(See authorized Dixie Chopper dealer)
X
Change engine oil and lter (See engine owner’s manual)
2
X
Change transaxle oil and lter
3
(See your authorized Dixie Chopper dealer)
X
Change engine fuel lter X
Grease deck spindle assemblies X
Grease front caster bearings X
Grease all other zerk ttings X