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Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
Operation
The mower is designed to operate most effi ciently at
maximum blade speed (engine 3600 rpm).
The speed of the mower should allow the mower
deck blades to maintain this maximum speed while
mowing across turf. Control the ground speed with
speed control levers. Slow the mower for cutting tall
grass, grass that is heavy with moisture, or when
moving uphill. If ground speed is too fast or blade
speed is too slow, mowing will be uneven because
the mower blades will not be able to lift grass into
cutting position as the mower passes over the
ground.
Set the mowing deck appropriately to achieve the
desired height of your cut. The recommended
cutting height is 2-3 inches (5-7 cm), though your
preference may be a higher or lower cut.
Tall grass or weeds should be cut with the mower
deck set to its highest position.
The fi rst time you mow, set the cut height slightly
higher than normal, then adjust accordingly.
1.
Refer to the deck height indicator decal
adjacent to the deck height pedal.
2.
Determine the appropriate setting for your
desired cut height, starting with the
highest.
3.
Adjust the setting by applying slight
pressure to the pedal handle towards the
middle of the mower and then raising or
lowering the pedal. Ensure the stop in
the lever settles into the appropriate notch
in the rail.
Setting the Cutting Height
Mowing Speed
Deck Height
Adjustment
Pedal
Deck Height
Setting Indicator
*Each hole is approximately
1/2” change in cut height.
Fuel level Indicator
The fender on the trim side of the mower has a cut
out in the stainless steel allowing for easy fuel level
assessment.
Fuel Level Indicator
Handle fuel with care. Use only
approved fuel containers. Never
add fuel while the engine is run-
ning or hot. Fill fuel tank outdoors, never indoors.
Replace the fuel tank cap securely and wipe up
all spilled fuel. Failure to comply may
result in damage to the equipment and/or injury
to persons.
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