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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 Kohler 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.
3. Refi ll crankcase with fresh oil. Refer to Routine
Maintenance for proper oil type.
Do not store gasoline for more
than 2 months. Failure to comply can cause damage
to equipment or personal injury.
6. Start mower and engage mower for approximately one
minute to remove excess water from belts and pulleys.
Let engine run out of gas. Gasoline forms harmful
gum and varnish deposits in the carburetor and fuel
system as it becomes old.
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 fi 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
season as follows:
1. Perform steps as applicable under Routine
Maintenance.
2. Remove all grass, dirt, and debris from tractor and
mower. Wash mower and repaint all bare metal
surfaces.
3. Thoroughly lubricate machine according to lubrication
instructions.
4. Check hydraulic oil level by lifting the seat and inspect
ing the small white reservoir tank. Add oil if level is
below full indication line. Change oil and fi lter if not
done in last 400 hours. Refer to Routine Maintenance.
5. Check tires for proper infl 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.
8. Clean exterior surfaces of engine and spread
a light coat of oil over any exposed metal sur-
faces of engine subject to corrosion.
9. Clean dirt and chaff from the cylinders, fi ns,
blower housing, and muffl er.
10. Check oil fi ller and fuel tank caps to make sure
they are securely in place.
CAUTION
Fill Line
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. 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. Install all safety shields (if removed) and re-
view 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 back
tires 7 psi.
4. Drain fuel tanks and run engine until it runs out of
gas.
5. Remove and replace fuel fi 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.
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