Dixon 7000 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Stop engine, remove ignition key and spark plugs for safety. Wear
heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp
edge of the blade.
MOWER BLADES:
Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen
blades, proceed as follows.
A. Remove bolt, lock washer, and cup washer mounting blade on shaft.
Remove blade.
B. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.
C. Sharpen blade with a hand file, electric grinder or blade sharpener. Wear
gloves and eye protection when sharpening. Grind blade at original 25
degree bevel.
D. Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance
pedestal. Grind the blade on the end that is heavier until both sides balance.
E. Install blade, cup washer, lock washer and bolt. Make sure to tighten bolt to 60
ft. lbs.
New Blade
25 degrees
When notch starts,
discard blade
DANGEROUS!
DO NOT USE
BLADE IN THIS
CONDITION!
V-BELTS:
There are 3 V-Belts on your Dixon Zero Turning Radius Mower. They should be
checked every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition. All belts
are equipped with spring loaded belt tighteners and do not require tightening
adjustments.
CAUTION