Dixon 502 - Manual (Page 12)

MOWER DECK INSTALLATION
1. To remove front body from chassis, disconnect headlights and remove acorn hut in
middle of body.
2. Install rear hanger rods on lift frame, as shown in the diagram. Slide lift plate
on hanger rods, small holes in lift plate will face rear of mower,
and start nylok nuts on each hanger rod until approximately 1/4 inch of
threads are exposed.
3. Position mower deck under chassis.
4. Place lift lever in 3rd hole from highest cut, position #5 on quadrant.
5. Using (1) of the deck support rods, insert the rod at the corner of the lift frame
and the front of the mower chassis in the groove provided on the lift frame. Pry
backwards on the lift frame enough to connect the brake link into the hole on the
tab of the lift lever. This will allow for belt installation in step #7.
6. Raise mower deck at the rear and slide (1) of the deck support rods through the
mower deck lift plate and the tabs of the mower deck. "Note" A length of 2 x 4
board turned on end and placed under the mower deck for support will make this
task easier if the installation is being done by one person, due to the weight of
the mower deck.
7. Raise front of mower deck and slide front support rod through lift frame and tabs on
mower deck. Install hair pin clips on front and rear support rods.
8. Move lift lever to lowest cut position, install engine to mower deck drive belt
on top center pulley. Check belt routing after installation to make certain
that belt is centered in groove of electric clutch pulley.
9. Move lift lever toward high cut position and remove brake link from hole on
lift lever.
10. Install deflector chute on mower deck by using nuts and bolts provided.
Never operate mower without deflector chute in place.
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