Dixie Chopper X2002-50 - Warranty Information; Safety Precautions for Warranty; Starting and Mowing Instructions

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SECTION 3
INTRODUCTION
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ongratulations on your purchase of a DIXIE
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law n mow er. We believe you have exercised excellent spection, repair or replacement w ith transportation
judgement, and are most appreciative o
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you patronage. charges prepaid.This w arranty does not apply to damage
We recommend you read this entire manual be
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ore in transit or damage caused by misuse negligence, or
operating this unit.Time spent in becoming
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ully aquainted accident,to alterations or repairs done outside the
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actory
w ith its performance features, adjustments and main- or authorized service center, nor does it obligate us to
tenance w ill add a longer and more satisfactory life to assume any transportation charges in connection w ith the
your DIXIE
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acturer reserves the replacement o
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the parts claimed to be de
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ective.
right to make changes or add improvements to its product
OUR WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE
at any time w ithout incurring any obligation to make such
BLADES OR BELTS ON OUR MOWERS DUE TO THE
changes to its product manufactured previously.As w ith
VERY NATURE OF THE FUNCTION THEY PERFORM AND
all lawn mowers, i
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handled carelessly, it is a dangerous
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equipment. I
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incorrectly used, this machine can
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cause severe injury. Y
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the utmost importance. respective manu
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ective engines
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or engine parts must be made in accordance w ith the
This mow er is w arranted for one year from date of engine manufacturers w arranty. This w arranty is null and
purchase against all de
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ects in material and workman- void i
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any parts other than the original manu
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acturers
ship. Under normal use and service our obligation, under
this w arranty,shall be limited to the replacement or repair,
to the original retail purchaser,of any part or parts,w hich,
w ithin the w arranty period, shall be show n to be de
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ive due to
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aulty w orkmanship at the
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actory. All parts
SAFETY PRECAUTION
mower deck. Never direct the discharge of material towar
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Those w ho come in contact w ith the DIXIE
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PPER bystanders, nor allow anyone near the machine w hile in
should be trained in its proper use and w arned o
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its operation. This machine is not meant
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or highw ay or street
danger be
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ore operating, adjusting, or servicing it. They use. It is not a recreational vehicle and you should never
should also read and understand this entire manual, and carry passengers. Never tamper w ith safety devices or
the engine ow ners manual. guards. If a guard or safety device is damaged, or
Familiarize yoursel
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w ith the controls and learn how to removed, replace be
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ore operating mow er. Handle
stop the mower quckly. gasoline care
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ully. Never add
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uel to
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uel tank w hile the
Inspect your w ork area carefully. Remove debris from engine is running or hot
the turf area to be cut.
Avoid contact w ith moving parts. Keep aw ay
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rom
w hirling blades. Keep feet and hands from underneath
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
shipped -- stabilizer arm one hole dow n from top front
To start machine observe the
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ollow ing procedure:
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w ing and middle and top hole in the rear. For cutting below
control levers out to neutral position. 2 1
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2", it m ay be necessary to low er the rear o
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the deck.
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heck to be sure the *N
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TE -- Never allow the rear of the deck to be lower tha
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deck engaging handle is in the disengaged position.
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et the front: unless the cutting height is in full up
throttle handle to hal
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-throttle position. Turn key to start position
(
6"
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, and you are mow ing tall w eeds. This is the
position and release w hen engine
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ires. only exception and w ill happen automatically w ith
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
the deck in the full up position.
Mow er deck height is adjustable from 1" to 6" in 3
/
4"
increments w ith a
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oot actuated lever.
MOWING
INSTRUCTIONS
Mower deck may be leveled side to side by adjusting
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eye bolts at the front of the deck. This engine speed allow s the cutting blades to
Mow er deck pitch,
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ront to rear, may be adjusted by operate at optimum cutting speed.
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ontrol ground speed
changing stabilizer arm position at front or rear (in 1/2" w ith steering levers.
increments). Adjustment at the rear of the deck or in the *NOTE -- Operating engine at less than 3/4 throttle w ill
middle stabilizer arm will result in 1" change in pitch result in decreased air flow through the cow ling causing
*NOTE -- To mow in the 2 1/2" range, leave as engine overheat.
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