Dixie Chopper Eco-Eagle Xcaliber - Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repairs (Continued)

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Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com
Basic Mower Adjustments,
Maintenance, and Repairs (Continued)
Battery Maintenance
Follow the instructions provided with the Generac
engine manual.
During off-season storage, use a trickle charger to main-
tain the battery.
Prepare the engine for storage at the end of
the mowing season as follows:
1. Run engine for 15 minutes or longer.
2. Drain oil while engine is still warm.
6. Start mower and engage mower for approximately one
minute to remove excess water from belts and pulleys.
Mower Cleaning and Off-Season Storage
After 30 days of use, painted surfaces of the mower may
be waxed to protect the luster of the original nish. Wash
the mower regularly with a mild automotive type deter-
gent and water. Exposed bare metal surfaces should be
coated with oil, or a light coating of grease, to prevent rust
until permanent repairs can be made. Touch-up paint is
available through your authorized Dixie Chopper dealer.
Clean and store the mower at the end of the mowing sea-
son as follows:
1. Perform steps as applicable under Routine Mainte
nance.
2. Remove all grass, dirt, and debris from tractor and
mower. Wash mower and repaint all bare metal sur
faces.
3. Thoroughly lubricate machine according to lubrication
instructions.
4. Check hydraulic oil level. Add oil if necessary. Change
oil and lter if not done in last 500 hours. Refer to
Routine Maintenance.
5. Check tires for proper ination.
7. Fully charge battery to prevent freezing and internal
damage in weather below 32°F (0°C). In temperatures
above 40°F (4°C), check water level and trickle charge
battery during storage.
Reservoir
Tank
Mower 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. 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 ttings, etc.
4. Install all safety shields (if removed) and re-
view the General Safety Precautions listed in
the front of this manual.
5. Check air pressure in tires. If needed, inate
to proper pressure: front tires 12 psi and back
tires 7 psi.
3. Rell crankcase with fresh oil. Refer to Routine
Maintenance for proper oil type.
4. Drain fuel tanks and run engine until it runs out of
gas.
5. Remove and replace fuel lter if not done in the
previous 100 hours of operation.
6. Remove spark plugs. Pour a tablespoon of
engine oil into each spark plug hole and install
plugs. Do not connect plug leads.
7. Crank engine with starter at least a dozen
revolutions to distribute oil over cylinder
walls and valve mechanism.
8. Clean exterior surfaces of engine and spread a
light coat of oil over any exposed metal surfaces
of engine subject to corrosion.
9. Clean dirt and chaff from the cylinders, ns,
blower housing, and mufer.
10. Check oil caps to make sure they’re securely in
place.