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Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com
Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repair
Prepare the engine for storage at the end of the
mowing season as follows:
1.
Run engine for 15 minutes or longer.
2.
Shut off engine.
3.
Drain oil while engine is still warm
4.
Remove engine oil fi lter.
5.
Refi ll crankcase with fresh oil. Refer to
engine owner’s manual for proper oil type and
viscosity.
6.
Install new engine oil fi lter.
7.
Run the engine until it runs out of gas and/
or use a fuel stabilizer. Gasoline forms
harmful gum and varnish deposits in the
carburetor and fuel system as it becomes old.
Do not store gasoline for more
than 2 months. Failure to
comply can cause damage to equipment or per-
sonal injury.
8.
Remove and replace fuel fi lter if needed.
9.
Check oil fi ll and fuel tank caps to make
sure they are securely in place.
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 engine oil levels.
3.
Fill fuel tank 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.
Ensure all safety devices are operational and
review 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-15 psi
and rear tires-10 psi. (See maintenance chart
on page 8.)
A T ON
Preparing the Mower for Storage
Tracking Adjustment
Preparation for New Mowing Season
Steering and tracking may need minor adjustments if
the unit steers to the right or left when both steering
control levers are pushed all the way forward.
(Use caution before adjusting the steering and tracking
on your mower. Several elements affect steering and
tracking such as rough terrain and tire pressure.)
1. Determine the side of your drive system that has the
fastest ground speed. i.e. (If your machine steers to
the right your left side is faster than your right side.)
2. Adjusting the fastest side of your drive system to
match the speed of your slower drive system
component.(Manufacturer Recommendation)
3. Adjust the tracking adjustment bolts clockwise
to slow the machine down and counter clockwise to
speed the machine up.
Tracking Adjustment Bolts
