Dixon 8000 Series Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check deck drive belt tension adjustment......................................after 5 hours break-in
(adjust spring tension to 7to7-1/2inside to inside spring hook
dimension. Check belt tension periodically. Adjustments as necessary)
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, radiator & radiator screen...............before each use
Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area................................before each use
Check coolant level in reservoir....................................................................before each use
Check air intake screen.....................................................................................after each use
Clean grass under deck.....................................................................................after each use
Check tire pressure...................................................................................every 10 hours
Inspect blades for sharpness.............................................................................every 10 hours
Clean air filter element.........................................................................................every 25 hours
Check hydrostatic transmission fluid..................................................................every 25 hours
Grease all zerks.....................................................................................................every 50 hours
Check drive and fan belt.......................................................................................every 50 hours
Replace air filter element.............................................................annually or every 100 hours
Change engine crankcase oil........................................(5 hours break-in) every 100 hours
Change engine oil filter......................................................................................every 200 hours
Change hydrostat oil & oil filter...............................(100 hours break-in) every 500 hours
Change coolant.................................................................................................................annually