Dixon 36 manual Cutter Blade Maintenance

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE:

CAUTION Stop engine and remove ignition key for safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp edge of the blade.

Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. Observe proper blade position prior to removal.

1. Safely raise front of mower.

2. Hold or block blade from turning.

3.Loosen blade bolt and remove blade.

4. When replacing blade, tighten blade bolt securely. Be sure blade is centered on pilot before tightening bolt to 35 ft. lbs. Refer to diagram at top for 38” & 42” mowers. Refer to diagram at right for 36” & 44” mowers.

Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.

		DANGEROUS!
		DO NOT USE
	New Blade	BLADE IN THIS
	New Blade	CONDITION!
		CONDITION!
		When notch starts,
		discard blade

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Contents Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Important Read Carefully Table of Contents Safety Safety Alert Symbol General Operation General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do not Fire Hazards Fire Hazards Children Service Dixon ZTR Residential Warranty Policy SpeedZTR 36, 38, 42 SpecificationsSeat Adjustment Instructions Control Levers ControlsTransmission Drive System Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake Throttle Control Lever Blade DriveCircuit Breaker Mower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Before Operating Mower Operation InstructionsStarting Instructions To Free Wheel Machine Unlock Transmission Towing Trailers and Other AttachmentsParking Brake Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsEngine should Stop Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Failure to observe the following instructions Mowing with a Grass Catcher AttachmentSide Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Maintenance Schedule Care and MaintenanceCutter Blade Maintenance Engine BatteryLubrication TiresBelt Tension BeltsMower Deck Drive Belt Tension Adjustment Changing the Engine OIL OIL Fill Neutral Adjustment Care and Maintenance Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Deck Removal Electrical Systems Cleaning the MowerWarranty PARTS/SERVICEBlades Standard Service Parts ListEngine AIR and OIL Filters Engine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Date OIL Changed OWNER’S InformationSpeedZTR 36/38/42/44