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Care and maintenance caution, Maintenance schedule – Dixon 1950-2300 Series User Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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

Adjust traction drive idler........................................after 5 hours break-in

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...........................................before each use

Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area..........before each use

Clean grass under deck...............................................................after each use

Check tire pressure......................................................................every 10 hours

Inspect blades for sharpness......................................................every 10 hours

Check hydrostatic transmission fluid...........................................every 25 hours

Clean air filter element....................................................................every 25 hours

Check traction drive idler adjustment................................every 50 hours (see page 48)

Grease all zerks.....................................................................................every 50 hours

Check all belts..........................................................................................every 50 hours

Change engine crankcase oil and filter...........(5 hours break-in) every 50 hours

Replace air filter elements..........................................annually or every 100 hours

Replace spark plugs.....................................................annually or every 100 hours

Change hydrostat oil and oil filter................(100 hours break-in) every 500 hours