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Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
Basic Mower Adjusments, Maintenance, and Repair
Never attempt to make any ad-
justments to the mower deck or
work under it while the mower is
running. 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 will result in personal
injury or death.
There are two drive belts that may need periodic
adjustment: the drive belt from the engine to the
pumps and the drive belt from the engine to the
mower deck.
These belts may be adjusted as follows:
1. Adjust the engine-to-pump drive belt using
the spring tensioner located near the left
rear wheel. Tighten the jamnut until the
spring measures 3 inches.
2. Adjust the engine-to-deck drive belt using
the spring tensioner located on the top rear
of the mower deck. Tighten the jamnut
until spring measures 3 inches.
Engine-to-Pump
Tensioner
Engine-to-Deck
Tensioner
Replace the drive belts if they show signs of cuts,
tears, or burns caused by slipping, or excessive
wear.
1. Loosen the tension on the idler pulley by
pulling it away from belt.
2. Roll the belt off of the pulley, noting the
routing of the belt.
3. Roll the new belt onto the pulley, routing it
in the same confi guration as belt that was
just removed. The pulley can be moved as
needed.
See routing on page 17.
Drive Belt Adjustment:
Drive Belt Replacement:
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