Dixon 1950-2300 Series Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
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
(adjust bumper to approximately 1/2” thick)
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 (see page 48)
Grease all zerks.....................................................................................every 50 hours
Check all belts..........................................................................................every 50 hours
Change engine crankcase oil and filter...........(5 hours break-in) every 50 hours
Replace air filter elements..........................................annually or every 100 hours
Replace spark plugs.....................................................annually or every 100 hours
Change hydrostat oil and oil filter................(100 hours break-in) every 500 hours