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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. IMPORTANT NOTE:
CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AFTER FIRST 8 HOURS OF USE AND THEN EVERY 100 HOURS DEPENDING UPON
ENGINE (refer to engine owners manual). FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY.
2. Perform initial hydraulic lter change after 50 hours of operation.
3. Change engine oil lter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to engine owner’s manual for recommenda-
tions 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 ination
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 parking brake functionality
X
Replace cutting blades
X
Inspect engine cooling fans under engine shroud (See
authorized Dixie Chopper dealer for cleaning if build-up exists).
X
Change engine oil and lter (See engine owner’s manual)
1,3
X
Change hydraulic oil and lter
2
(See authorized Dixie Chopper dealer)
X
Check engine air lters. Replace if necessary
4
X
Inspect engine to deck belt tension
(See authorized Dixie Chopper dealer)
X
Change engine fuel lter
X
Grease deck spindle assemblies
X
Grease front caster bearings
X
Grease front wheel bearings
X
Grease all other zerk ttings
X