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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,
lockwasher,
and bolt. Make sure to
tighten bolt to 60
ft.lbs.
5. 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.
6. LUBRICATION:
A. Engine: Follow engine
manufacturer's recommendation.
B. Deck Spindles: Lubricate with 3
"shots" only, every 100 hours.
C. Hydrostatic Transmission & Filter:
Follow instructions listed below.
Check the oil level in hydrostatic
transmission oil reservoir after every 25
hours of usage. Clean the oil reservoir
cap and the area around it prior to
removal. Check the oil level on the
dipstick. The proper oil level should
register between the marked hole on the
dipstick and the end of the dipstick.
Replenish as needed with 20W-50 Motor
Oil
. DO NOT OVER FILL. When
checking the oil level, be very careful to
keep the reservoir clean
Change the oil in the reservoir and
hydrostatic transmission filter after the
first 100 hours of use, then every 500
hours after that. Remove the filter and
be
sure all oil has drained from the
reservoir.
Replace with new filter (P/N 7252) and
20W-50 Motor Oil.
A. With the brake handle in the
"RELEASE" position and the actuating
lever against the stop, remove the cotter
pin from the castle nut. Insert a 0.010
feeler gauge between the brake disc and
the brake puck. Tighten the castle nut
with the feeler gauge inserted
until the
gauge fits snugly«between the
disc and
puck. The gap should not be so tight that
the feeler gauge cannot be reinserted
after removal. Back the
castle nut to the
closest pin hole and
reinsert the cotter pin.
7. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:
P
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11408
(2/99)
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