Dixon 11249-106 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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
Adjust traction drive idler........................................after 5 hours break-in
Check deck serpentine belt.................................after 20 hours break-in
Check crankcase oil level.............................................before each use
Clean grass from hydrostat fans.....................................before each use
Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area...........before each use
Clean grass under deck..................................................after each use
Check tire pressure........................................................every 10 hours
Inspect blades for sharpness...........................................every 10 hours
Check hydrostatic transmission fluid...............................every 25 hours
Clean air filter element....................................................every 25 hours
Check traction drive idler adjustment................................every 50 hours
Grease all zerks............................................................every 50 hours
Check all belts...............................................................every 50 hours
Change engine crankcase oil & filter.....(5 hours break-in)every 50 hours
Change engine oil filter...................................................every 50 hours
Replace air filter element.............................
annually or every 100 hours
Replace spark plugs.....................................................every 100 hours
Change hydrostat oil & oil filter..........(100 hours break-in)every 500 hours