Dixon 968999726 Cutting Blades, Pump Belt Replacing pump belt, Belt removal, Belt installation

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MAINTENANCE

Pump Belt

Replacing pump belt

Park the mower on a level surface. Engage the parking brake.

Belt removal

1.Remove the deck belt (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual).

2.Remove clutch stop to access the belt.

3.Disconnect clutch wire.

4.Create slack in the belt by removing the spring on the pump idler arm.

5.The belt should now be able to be removed from the engine pulley and pump pulleys.

Belt installation

1.Wrap the belt around the pulley

2.Route the belt around the inside of the idler pulley.

3.Wrap the belt around the engine pulley.

4.Reattach the spring on the pump idler arm.

5.Reconnect clutch wire.

6.Replace and secure clutch stop.

7.Reinstall the deck belt. (see Deck Belt Removal in this section of the manual).

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1.Electric clutch

2.Idler spring

3.Clutch stop Pump belt removal

Cutting Blades

In order to attain the best mowing effect, it is important that the blades are well sharpened and not damaged.

WARNING!

Blades are sharp. Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blades with a heavy cloth when handling.

Bent or cracked blades or blades with large nicks should be replaced.

Damaged blades should be replaced when hitting obstacles that result in a breakdown. Let the service workshop decide whether the blade can be repaired/ ground or must be replaced.

Balance the blades after sharpening. Check the blade mounts.

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Check the blades

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The sharpening of blades should be carried out by an authorized service workshop.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Page Contents English-4 Introduction Manufacturing Number Good ServiceSymbols and decals Moving sharp blades under cover Safety Instructions SafetyGeneral Operation Never take passengers Slope Operation Personal Safety EquipmentChildren Safe Handling of Gasoline General Maintenance Risk of sparking Transport Roll over Protection system Rops Control Locations ControlsMotion control levers Fuses Steering Control Levers Parking Brake Blade SwitchThrottle Control Choke Control Ignition SwitchFuses Fuel Tank Fuel Shut Off Valve Cutting Height AdjusterHour Meter Seat Adjustment LeverSteering TrainingStarting the Engine Before StartingPlace controls in neutral position Jumper cables Starting the engine with a weak batteryTo remove cables, reverse order Running Ensure that no one is near mower when engaging blade switchOperating On Hills Mowing Tips Stopping the Engine Pump release valves Moving by HandMaintenance Before After MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Daily Weekly Maintenance interval Least Hours OnceDixon-35 To clean battery and terminals BatteryReplacing battery Ignition System Safety SystemThrottle Cable Engine Cooling Air IntakeChoke Cable Servicing Paper Element Servicing PrecleanerAir Filter Replacing Air FilterFuel Pump Air Filter Fuel FilterBelts Tire PressuresDeck Belt Deck belt installationBelt removal Belt installationCutting Blades Pump Belt Replacing pump beltBlade replacement Leveling Adjusting the Mower DeckCutting Height Anti-scalp rollers Hardware Cleaning and WashingRemoval and installation of caster wheel Caster WheelsGeneral LubricationFront Wheel Bearings LubricationLubricating the Cables Front Wheel MountDeck outer spindle Engine OilEngine Oil Filter Engine Oil Levels Changing the Engine OilFluid Change Hydraulic PumpPurging Problem Cause TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Storage ServiceWinter Storage Schematics 968999722 968999723 Engine 968999726 Technical DataTransmission 968999722 968999723 968999725 968999726 Overall DimensionsProductivity 968999724 Engine 968999773 968999724 968999773 Torque Specifications AccessoriesCE requirements USA requirementsDelivery Service Service JournalAction Date, mtr reading, stamp, sign After the First 5-8 Hours Hour Service Service Journal Dixon-67 Service Journal At Least Once Each Year Page Page 539 132404 R02 04/01/08