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Battery Maintenance
Follow the instructions provided with the Kohler en-
gine manual.
During off-season storage, use a trickle charger to
maintain the battery.
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 automo-
tive type detergent 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. Add oil if necessary.
Change oil and fi lter if not done in last 500
hours. Refer to Routine Maintenance.
5. Check tires for proper infl ation.
Basic Mower Adjustments,
Maintenance, and Repairs (Continued)
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’re securely in place.
Mower Preparation for New Mowing Season
Prepare the stored mower for the new mowing season 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.
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 wa-
ter level and trickle charge battery during stor-
age.
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.
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.
Do not store gasoline for more
than 2 months. Failure to comply can cause dam-
age to equipment or personal injury.
Do not jump-start the battery.
A charge of 1.75 amps or more, as with a jump
start, will damage the fuel-injection computer.
Use a trickle charger of 1.5 amps or less to keep
battery charged.
6. Start mower and engage mower for approxi-
mately 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.
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