Product Manual
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700428 10/2014
Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
There are two drive belts that may need periodic ad-
justment: the drive belt from the engine to the pumps,
and the drive belt from the engine to the mower deck.
These belts may be adjusted as follows:
1. Adjust the engine-to-pump drive belt using
the spring tensioner located near the left rear
wheel. Tighten the jam nut until spring
measures 3 inches.
2. Adjust the engine-to-deck drive belt using the
spring tensioner located on the top rear of the
mower deck. Tighten the jam nut until spring
measures 3 inches.
Drive Belt Adjustment
Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repair
Replace the drive belts if they show signs of cuts,
tears, burns caused by slipping, or excessive wear.
Refer to the Routine Maintenance section of this
manual for a schedule of replacement.
1. Loosen the tension on the vertical/ horizontal
idler pulley by pulling it away from belt.
2. Roll belt off the pulley, noting the routing of
belt.
3. Roll new belt onto pulley, routing it in the same
conguration as belt that was just removed.
The pulley can be moved as needed.
See belt routing on page 17.
Drive Belt Replacement
Never attempt to make any
adjustments to mower deck or
work under it while engine is
running. Make sure that ignition switch is off and
key 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.
Engine-to-Deck Tensioner
CAUTION
WARNING
Engine-to-Pump Tensioner