Dixon 12828-0603 - Manual (Page 27)

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,
allow to cool & remove key. Use extreme care when working
on machinery. Do not wear watch or jewelry.
Do not wear loose fitting clothes,
and observe all common safety practices with tools.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
• Check deck drive belt tension adjustment........................after 5 hours break-in
(adjust spring tension to 7 to7-1/2 inside to inside spring hook dimension.
Check belt tension periodically. Make adjustments as necessary)
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Check deck serpentine belt..........................................after 20 hours break-in
(adjust bumper to approximately 1/2” thick)
• Check crankcase oil level.........................................................before each use
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Clean grass from hydrostat fans and radiator screen................before each use
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Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area...................before each use
• Check air intake screen..............................................................after each use
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Clean grass under deck..............................................................after each use
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Check tire pressure.....................................................................every 10 hours
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Inspect mower blades for sharpness.............................................every 10 hours
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Clean air filter element................................................................every 25 hours
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Check hydrostatic transmission fluid.............................................every 25 hours
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Grease all zerks.........................................................................every 50 hours
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Check drive and fan belt..............................................................every 50 hours
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Replace air filter element..........................................annually or every 100 hours
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Check spark plugs.....................................................annually or every 100 hours
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Change engine oil filter..............................................................every 100 hours
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Change engine crankcase oil..........................(5 hours break-in) every 100 hours
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Change hydrostat oil & oil filter..................(100 hours break-in) every 500 hours