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Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
Basic Mower Adjusments, 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. Refi ll crankcase with fresh oil. Refer to
engine owner’s manual for proper oil type and
viscosity.
5. Position fuel shut off valve to the OFF position
and run the engine until it runs out of gas and/
or use a fuel stabilizer. Gasoline forms
harmful gum and varnish depoits 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 personal injury.
6. Remove and replace fuel fi lter if needed.
7. Check oil fi ller and fuel tank caps to make
sure they are securely in place.
Preparing the Mower for Storage
Preparation for New Mowing Season
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 hydraulic and engine oil levels.
3. Fill fuel tanks 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 fi 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, infl ate
to proper pressure: front tires-12 psi
and rear tires-14 psi.
Belt Routing
Item
34” deck
(Part #)
44” deck
(Part #)
50” deck
(Part #)
60” deck
(Part #)
1-Deck Belt 2006B80R 2006B94R 2006B112R 2006B130R
2-Engine-
Pump Belt
2006B57R 2006B57R 2006B64R 2006B64R
3-Engine-
Deck Belt
2010B92W 2010B92W 2010B81W 2010B85W
4-Bottom
Deck Pulley
9907525X100S
5-Top Deck
Pulley
300037 300059
6-Idler Pulley 30224
7-Pump Pulley 200031
8-Engine Pulley 600055
9-Clutch 500012