Dixon 5501 - Manual (Page 8)

SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSIS: 11 GA - rectangular tube.
BODY: Two piece - made of rotational molded polyethylene. Front body contains access
panels for battery service and engine to mower deck belt removal. Rear body
tilts up to allow service on the entire drive system.
SEAT: Economically designed for operator comfort by use of high density closed cell
foam, contoured back rest and arm rests. Seat is adjustable fore and aft.
MOWER DECK: 12 GA stamped steel construction, 3 blades, 50" cut width, cut height approximately
1" to 4" via 7 position lift handle.
BLADE DRIVE: Electric clutch.
DRIVE SYSTEM: Each rear wheel is independently driven by a Hydro Gear BDU-10L Series 70
hydrostatic transmission. The hydrostatic transmissions, in turn, power a fully
enclosed Hydro Gear gearbox. The gears in the Hydro Gear gearbox are
permanently lubricated using a special grease which completely eliminates the
need for any type of maintenance.
The Hydro Gear BDU-1 OL Series 70 hydrostatic transmissions are serviced with
any high quality 10W-30 motor oil. The oil is filtered by a 10 micron oil filter.
Recommended service interval for filter is after the first 250 hours of operation,
then after every 400 hours of operation. If the system becomes contaminated by
dirt or other foreign debris, both oil and filter must be replaced immediately.
ENGINE: 20 HP Kohler Magnum, Vertical Crankshaft, 4-Cycle, Air Cooled, Gasoline, Twin
Cylinder Opposed, Aluminum Crankcase, Removable Cast Iron Cylinder Barrels,
Electronic Ignition, Full Pressure Lubrication.
STARTING SYSTEM: Electric by key switch operation with safety interlocks on parking brake and blade
drive clutch.
TIRES: Front 11 X 4.10 X 5 smooth profile.
Rear 20 X 1 0 X 8 turf savers.
CAPACITIES: Fuel - 4.8 gallons total (dual tanks). Hydrostat oil tank - 3 quart with inline 10
micron filter. Hydrostat oil recommendation - name brand SAE 10W-30 motor
oil.
DIMENSIONS: Width 60"
Height 45"
Length 72"
Weight 668 Ibs.
NOTE: Additional information provided in service instructions under the individual
component.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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