Dixon 27 KOH/968999588 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CONTENTS
Contents ..................................................................3
Introduction ..............................................................5
Congratulations .....................................................5
General ..................................................................5
Driving and Transport on Public Roads .................5
Towing ...................................................................5
Operating ...............................................................5
Good Service .........................................................6
Manufacturing Number ..........................................6
Symbols and Decals................................................7
Safety Instructions ..................................................9
General Operation .................................................9
Personal Safety Equipment .................................11
Slope Operation ..................................................11
Children ...............................................................12
Maintenance ........................................................13
Transport .............................................................16
Customer responsibilities ....................................17
Controls ..................................................................18
Control Locations ................................................18
Steering Controls .............................................19
Hour Meter ......................................................20
Parking Brake ..................................................20
Blade Switch ....................................................20
Ignition Switch .................................................21
Fuses ...............................................................21
Refueling .........................................................22
Fuel Shut Off Valve ..........................................23
Seat Adjustment Knobs ..................................23
Choke Control .................................................23
Throttle Control ................................................24
Lifting Level for Deck .......................................24
Operation ................................................................26
Training ................................................................26
Roll Bar ................................................................26
Before Starting ....................................................26
Starting the Engine ..............................................26
To start an engine with a weak battery ................31
Running ...............................................................32
Operating on hills ................................................33
Mowing Tips ........................................................34
Stopping the Engine ............................................35
Moving by Hand ..................................................36
Maintenance ............................................................ 37
Maintenance Schedule ........................................ 37
Battery ................................................................. 39
Ignition System .................................................... 40
Checking the Safety System ............................... 40
Checking the Engine’s Cooling Air Intake ............ 41
Checking and Adjusting the Throttle Cable.......... 41
Checking and Adjusting the Choke Cable ........... 41
Replacing the Air Filter ........................................ 42
Replacing the Fuel Filter ...................................... 46
Checking the Fuel Pump’s Air Filter..................... 46
Checking Tire Pressures ..................................... 46
Checking the Parking Brake ................................ 47
Checking the V-belts ............................................ 47
Deck belt .............................................................. 47
Checking the Blades ............................................ 50
Adjusting the Mower Deck ................................... 52
Cleaning and Washing ......................................... 54
Caster Wheels ..................................................... 54
Hardware ............................................................. 54
Lubrication .............................................................. 55
Lubrication Schedule ........................................... 55
General ................................................................ 55
Lubricating the Cables ......................................... 56
Lubricating with Lubrication Schedule ................. 56
Trouble Shooting Guide ......................................... 63
Storage .................................................................... 66
Winter Storage ..................................................... 66
Service ................................................................. 66
Wiring diagram ....................................................... 67
Technical Data ........................................................ 68
Accessories ......................................................... 74
Torque Speci cations .......................................... 74
Conformity Certi cates .......................................... 77
USA requirements ............................................... 77
Service Journal ....................................................... 78
Delivery Service ................................................... 78
After the First 5-8 Hours ...................................... 79
25-Hour Service ................................................... 80
50-Hour Service ................................................... 81
100-Hour Service ................................................. 82
300-Hour Service ................................................. 83
At Least Once Each Year .................................... 84
Warranty .................................................................. 86
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