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Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
Basic Mower Adjusments, Maintenance, and Repair
1. Chock rear tires.
2. Lift the front end of the mower and support it
with a jack or jack stands that have a suffi cient
load capacity.
3. Wedge a short piece of lumber between the
mower blade and the mower deck to
immobilize the blade while removing and
installing the hardware.
4. Remove the bolts, washers, and spacers
attaching the blades to the spindle shafts.
5. Apply an anti-seize compound to the threads of
the bolts before installing new or sharpened
blades.
6. In reverse order, install the new or sharpened
blades with the spacers, washers, and bolts.
Make certain to keep the lift area (turned-up
section of the blade) facing the underside of
the mower deck. Ensure that the fi ber
washer (which acts as a vibration damper) is
against the blade.
7. Tighten bolts to a torque of 115-130 ft-lbs.
NEVER work with the mower
blades while the mower is run-
ning. Make sure that the ignition
switch is off, the key is removed, the PTO switch
is disengaged, the steering speed control levers
are in the neutral lock position, and the parking
brake is on. Failure to comply will result in per-
sonal injury or death.
While setting up, repairing, or
transporting your mower, dis-
connect the negative battery terminal. Failure to
comply can result in personal injury or death.
Use caution when handling mow-
er blades during replacement or
maintenance. Wear appropriate protective gloves
and clothing. Cover the sharp cutting edges of the
the blades. Failure to comply can result in per-
sonal injury.
Clean the underside of the deck frequently.
Accumulation of debris seriously impairs the
mower’s ability to “lift” the grass into cutting
position and discharge the clippings evenly. Build
up on the underside of the mower deck often
results in a poor quality of cut.
Do not clean the underside of
the deck with a pressure washer.
Water can get in and under seals and cause
damage to the equipment.
Prior to performing any and all
maintenance, make sure that the
ignition switch is off and the key is
removed, the PTO switch is disengaged, the
steering speed control levers are in the neutral
lock position, and the parking brake is on. Failure
to comply may result in personal injury or death.
Follow the instructions provided with the engine
manual.
During off-season storage, use a trickle charger to
maintain the battery.
Clean and store the mower at the end of the mow-
ing season as follows:
1. Perform steps as applicable under routine
maintenance.
2. Remove all grass, dirt, and debris from the
machine. Wash the mower with an
automotive type detergent.
3. Thoroughly apply grease to all of the
grease zerks as shown on page 10.
4. Check hydraulic oil level and add oil if
necessary. Change the oil and fi lter if not
done in last 100 hours. Refer to the routine
maintenance chart on page 8.
5. Check the tires for proper infl ation.
6. Start the mower and engage the PTO for
approximately one minute to remove
excess water from the belts and pulleys.
Mower Cleaning and Storage:
Battery Maintenance:
Under Deck Cleaning:Blade Replacement:
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