Dixon 36 & 48 owner manual Blade To Blade Belt Adjustment Refer to figure

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48” Blade To Blade Belt Adjustment: (Refer to figure 13)

1.Remove the deck cover.

2.With approximately 10 lbs. of pressure being applied on the blade to blade belt, midway between the pulleys, the belt should move approximately 1/2”.

3.If the belt moves more than 1/2”, turn nut “A” clockwise approximately1-2 turn.

4.Recheck the tension on the blade to blade belt. If it is still loose repeat step 3. Important: Do not overtighten the blade to blade belt. Over tension can cause premature wear on belts and blade spindles.

5.Replace deck cover

A

Midway Point

Figure 13

Engine To Transmission Belt Adjustment: (Refer to figure 14)

1.The engine to transmission belt, located underneath the rear deck, should move 3/16” with 5 lbs. of pressure applied midway on the belt between the transmission pulley and the engine output shaft pulley.

2.To adjust the belt, loosen nut “A” on idler pulley “B”.

3.Slide idler pulley “B” to tighten or loosen and secure in place by tightening nut “A”.

Figure 14

Safety System Adjustment: (Refer to figure 15)

DANGER: DO NOT BYPASS, MODIFY, ALTER, OR DISCONNECT THE SAFETY SYSTEM. MAKE SURE THAT THE SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM IS FULLY OPERATIONAL EACH TIME BEFORE MOWING, FAILURE TO DO SO COULD PRESENT DANGER TO YOU AND

B

OTHERS AROUND YOU.

1.Move the blade control lever to “OFF”.

2.Loosen screws “A” until safety switch “B” moves freely.

3.Slide safety switch “B” firmly against blade bellcrank “C”.

4.Tighten screws “A” and check that safety switch “B” does not move.

A

C

Figure 15

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Contents 36 & 48 Commercial Belt-Drive Mowers Commercial Belt-Drive Mowers Page About This Manual Dixon Limited Warranty Policy Safety Information Operation of Equipment Safety Information Decals Operating the Mower Going Forward Starting The EngineMowing Using The Reverse AssistTurning The Mower Stopping The MowerMeasuring The Height Of Cut Removing And Adjusting The BladesAdjusting The Front Wheels refer to Figure Changing The Height Of CutPage General Maintenance Blade Cleaning The MowerFuel Engine Oil Air Filter Tire PressureWheel Brake Pivot CutterhousingsTransmission Output Shaft Blade Engagement Bellcrank Blade Engagement Pivot Idler Arm PivotService Adjustments Engine To Blade Belt Adjustment Refer to Figure Engine To Transmission Belt Adjustment Refer to figure Blade To Blade Belt Adjustment Refer to figureSafety System Adjustment Refer to figure Engine Overheats Loose PowerEngine Does Not Start Engine Starts Hard OrMower Pulls To One Side When Traction LeversMower Does Not Move Are ReleasedFrame Assembly Item No MFG Code Part Number Description Qty Frame Assembly Frame Assembly Front Deck Assembly Front Deck Assembly Front Deck Assembly Item No MFG Code Part Number Description Qty 36 & 48 Brake Assembly Item No MFG Code Part Number Description Qty 36 & 48 Transmission Drive Assembly 36 & 48 Transmission Drive Assembly 36 & 48 Rear Deck Assembly 36 & 48 Rear Deck Assembly 36 & 48 Handle Control Assembly 36 & 48 Handle Control Assembly 36 & 48 Front Caster Assembly 36 & 48 Front Caster Assembly 36 & 48 Fuel Tank Assembly 36 & 48 Traction Wheel Assembly 36 & 48 Electrical Components Page Dixon Industries, Inc