Dixie Chopper 2013 Silver Eagle - Routine Maintenance Schedule

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Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
Routine Maintenance
NOTES:
1. Initial oil change is after 8 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 100 hours of operation. Change more often under dusty or dirty
conditions and during hot weather periods.
2. Perform initial hydraulic fi lter change after 50 hours of operation.
3. Change engine oil fi lter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to engine owner’s manual for recommendations and other
maintenance items.
4. Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions.
Routine Maintenance Chart
Before
Each
Use
Every
25
Hours
Every 100
Hours or
Annually
Every 500
Hours or
Annually
Check Safety Interlock System
X
Inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts
X
Inspect tires for wear and proper infl ation
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 Hydraulic system
X
Check blades for sharpness and wear
X
Check brake cable tensions
X
Replace cutting blades
X
Inspect engine cooling fi ns under engine shroud (See
authorized Dixie Chopper dealer for cleaning if build-up exists).
X
Check engine air cleaner. Replace if necessary
4
X
Inspect engine to deck belt tension
(See authorized Dixie Chopper dealer)
X
Change engine oil and fi lter (See engine owner’s manual)
1,3
X
Change engine fuel fi lter
X
Grease deck spindle assemblies
X
Grease front caster bearings
X
Grease front wheel bearings
X
Grease all other zerk fi ttings
X
Change hydraulic oil and fi lter
2
(See authorized Dixie Chopper dealer)
X
Maintenance should be performed per the requirements in the chart below or as needed.