Dixon ZEETER, Safety & Operation Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
Failure to observe the following instructions may result in personal injury.
Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,
allow to cool & remove key.
Use extreme care when working on machinery.
Do not wear watch or jewelry.
Do not wear loose fitting clothes, and observe all
common safety practices with tools.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Check deck drive belt..........................................after 20 hours b reak-in
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Check crankcase oil level..............................................before each use
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Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area............before each use
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Check air intake screen...................................................after each use
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Clean grass under deck...................................................after each use
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Check tire pressure.........................................................every 10 hours
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Inspect blades for sharpness............................................every 10 hours
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Clean air filter element.....................................................every 25 hours
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Grease all zerks.............................................................every 50 hours
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Check all belts................................................................every 50 hours
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Change engine crankcase oil.......................................(5 hours break-in)
every 50 hours
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Change engine oil filter....................................................every 50 hours
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Replace air filter element..............................annually or every 100 hours