Dixon 46BF, 42BF, 965883201, 965883101, 54BF, 966496201, 966496301 manual Before After Year 100

MAINTENANCE

	Daily		At	Maintenance interval
			least		in hours
			once
			each
MAINTENANCE	Before	After	year	10	100	300
Check/adjust throttle cable						■
Check the condition of belts, belt pulleys			●			●
Change the engine oil 1)			■	■	■
Replace the engine oil filter			■	■
Clean/replace the spark plugs			■
Replace the fuel filter			●
Replace air filter 2) (paper filter)			■			■
Check the caster wheels (every 200 hours)			●			●
Replace the air cleaner’s pre-filter 2) (foam)			■
Dismantle and inspect starter 3) (every 500 hours)						♦
Check/adjust the mower deck			●			●
Check the engine valve clearance 3)			♦			♦
Perform the 300-hour service 3)			♦			♦

1)First change after 5-8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement are required more often. 3) Performed by authorized service workshop.

●= Described in this manual

♦= Not described in this manual

■= Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual

WARNING!

Before performing any service or adjustment checklist:

•Engage the parking brake.

•Place the Blade-switch in the disengaged position.

•Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.

•Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

•Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it cannot come in contact with the plug.

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