Product Manual

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700428 10/2014
Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
NEVER work with mower blades
while engine is running. Make
sure that ignition switch is off,
key is removed, PTO switch is disengaged, steer-
ing speed control levers are in neutral lock, and
parking brake is on. Failure to comply will result in
personal injury or death.
Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repair
CAUTION
WARNING
While setting up, repairing, or
transporting your mower, dis-
connect the negative battery terminal. Failure to
comply can result in personal injury or death.
CAUTION
WARNING
Use caution when handling mow-
er blades during replacement or
maintenance. Wear appropriate protective gloves
and clothing. Cover the sharp cutting edges of the
the blades. Failure to comply can result in per-
sonal injury.
CAUTION
WARNING
Do not clean the underside of
the deck with a pressure washer.
Water can get in and under seals and cause dam-
age to equipment.
Clean the underside of the deck frequently.
Accumulation of debris seriously impairs the mow-
er’s ability to “lift” the grass into cutting position and
discharge the clippings evenly. Build up on the
underside of the mower deck often results in a poor
quality of cut.
Under Deck Cleaning Blade Replacement
1. Chock rear tires.
2. Lift front end of mower and support it with a
jack or jack stands that have a sufcient safe
working load capacity.
3. Wedge a short piece of lumber between the
mower blade and the mower deck to
immobilize the blade while removing and
reattaching hardware.
4. Remove bolt, washer, and spacer attaching
blade to blade spindle shaft, before removing
blades.
5. Apply anti-seize compound to threads of
attaching bolts before installation of new or
sharpened blades.
6. In reverse order as removed, install new or
sharpened blade with spacer, washer, and
bolt. Make certain to keep the lift area\
(turned-up section of the blade) facing the
underside of mower deck. Ensure that the ber
washer (which acts as a vibration damper) is
in contact with the blade.
7. Tighten bolts to a torque of 115-130 ft-lbs.
Follow the instructions provided with the engine
manual.
During off-season storage, use a trickle charger to
maintain the battery.
Battery Maintenance
Mower Cleaning & Off-Season Storage
CAUTION
WARNING
Prior to performing any and all
maintenance, make sure that the
ignition switch is off and key removed, PTO switch
is disengaged, steering speed control levers are
in neutral lock, and parking brake is on. Failure to
comply may result in personal injury or death.
Clean and store the mower at the end of the mowing
season as follows:
1. Perform steps as applicable under routine
maintenance.
2. Remove all grass, dirt, and debris from the
machine. Wash mower with an automotive
type detergent.
3. Thoroughly apply grease to grease zerks as
shown on page 9.
4. Check hydraulic oil level. Add oil if necessary.
Change oil and lter if not done in last 100
hours. Refer to routine maintenance.
5. Check tires for proper ination.
6. Start mower and engage PTO for
approximately one minute to remove excess
water from belts and pulleys.
CAUTION
WARNING