Dixon 422 - Manual (Page 5)

ALWAYS DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION
BEFORE DISMOUNTING.
9. Parking Brake:
Parking brake is on right hand side of floor area and is
engaged by pushing full forward with foot. To
disengage, pull lever back toward operator by hand. In
emergency situations, brake may be used in
conjunction with the natural braking of the transaxle by
applying pressure with foot. Always set parking brake
before dismounting. Be sure that parking brake is
disengaged before moving.
MAINTENANCE
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE,
SHUT OFF ENGINE, ALLOW TO COOL AND
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG.
ENGINE
For complete engine operating and maintenance
information, refer to engine operating and maintenance
instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and
supplied with each mower.
BATTERY
Procedure for initial activation of battery:
1. Fill with electrolyte solution to lower ring of battery.
2. Let stand for 30 minutes.
3. Charge at 4 amps for 3 hours or 1 amp for 12 hours.
4. After initial filling, fluid level may be maintained with
distilled water.
Procedure for off-season storage:
1. Charge battery.
2. Disconnect cables from battery terminals. Identify
cables so that they may be easily reconnected to -the
correct
terminal. (See also wiring diagram shown on
Body Assembly illustration.)
3. Clean top of battery and terminals.
4. Do not remove battery from mower.
5. To reactivate, reconnect cables to correct
terminals and charge battery if needed.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
The best tension for a V-belt drive is the lowest
tension at which the belts will not slip under
normal load condition. Check the tension on a
new belt frequently during first hours of operation
and every 10-15 hours or monthly thereafter.
Too much tension shortens belt and bearing life.
Too little tension causes slippage and loss of
power. Be sure that belts and pulleys are kept
free of foreign material. If belt slippage occurs,
tighten it just enough to prevent slippage.
TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT
To adjust tension, loosen 4 bolts which hold
engine to mount and belt keeper in place.
Loosen tension bolt located at rear of machine.
Adjust tension bolt until desired tension is
achieved, tighten 4 bolts holding engine and
tighten tension bolt lock nut.
MOWER DRIVE BELT
Belt tension for mower drive belt is adjusted by
loosening nut on mower deck turnbuckle
assembly and turning turnbuckle to achieve
desired tension. Retighten nut. Tension should
be checked with belt in engaged position.
REPLACE BELTS WHEN ADJUSTMENT
CAN NO LONGER BE MADE
SATISFACTORILY OR IF BELTS BECOME
WORN.