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Dixon Industries, Inc. • Airport Industrial Park • Coffeyville, KS • 67337 • 620-251-2000
Fuel
DANGER: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. DO NOT ADD FUEL WHILE THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING OR IS HOT. KEEP OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, AND HEAT AWAY FROM THE FUEL AND STORE
FUEL IN CONTAINERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ADD FUEL OUTDOORS ONLY
AND IF THE FUEL IS SPILLED, DO NOT START THE ENGINE. MANUALLY PUSH THE MOWER AWAY FROM
THE SPILL AND IMMEDIATELY WIPE UP.
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for the type of fuel to use.
A fuel shut off valve is located on the bottom of the fuel tank. (Refer to Figure 2, page 10). It is recommended
that the fuel be shut off when transporting between job sites and when storing the mower for extended periods
of time.
Engine Oil
CHECK THE ENGINE OIL BEFORE EACH USE.
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for the type of oil, oil
change intervals,and the proper procedures to check and change oil.
Air Filter
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for the recommended maintenance.
Tire Pressure
The recommended tire Pressure for all four (4) wheels is 28 P.S.I. Incorrect tire pressure may cause the mower
to pull to one side and/or an uneven cut.
Always use caution when filling the tire and never exceed the rec-
ommended tire pressure.
Blade
DANGER: BEFORE WORKING ON THE BLADES, MAKE SURE THE ENGINE IS OFF, KEY REMOVED, AND
THE SPARK PLUG(S) WIRES REMOVED FROM THE SPARK PLUG (S) TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL CONTACT.
CAUTION Beware of the cutting edges on the blades. Always wear work gloves when performing blade
maintenance.
Blades should be inspected on a daily basis for nicks, bends, and or excessive wear. If the blades is worn,
cracked, bent, or damaged, replace with a new blade immediately before using the mower. Use only genuine
Dixon
® WalkAbout™ Mowers replacement blades since substitute blades may not meet Dixon®
WalkAbout™ specifications and may be dangerous.
To remove the blades, refer to page 12, section “Removing And Adjusting The Blades.”
When sharpening the blades, sharpen only the cutting edges and try to maintain the original angle of the
blade. Do not make the cutting edge “razor sharp” and remove the same amount from each side of the blade
so that balance is maintained.
Cleaning The Mower
It is recommended that the mower be cleaned in a daily basis. Excessive accumulation of dirt, debris, oil,
etc., causes premature wear on the components and may present a potential safety hazard.
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