Dixon 8000 Series manual Care and Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine, allow to cool, remove key and disconnect spark plugs. Use extreme care when working on machinery. Do not wear watch or jewelry. Do not wear loose fitting clothes, and observe all common safety practices with tools.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Check drive belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

every 50 hours

(20 hours break-in)

Check crankcase oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

before each use

Clean grass from Hydrostat fans and cooling fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . before each use

Check air intake screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

after each use

Clean grass under deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

after each use

Check tire pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

every 10 hours

Check battery fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

every 10 hours

Sharpen mower blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

every 10 hours

Clean air filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

every 25 hours

Check hydrostatic transmission fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

every 25 hours

Service air filter element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

every 100 hours

Change engine crankcase oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . every 100 hours

(5 hours break-in)

Change engine oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

every 200 hours

Change hydrostat oil & oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

every 500 hours

(100 hours break-in)

Replace air filter element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . annually or every 500 hours

Check22 spark plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . annually or every 500 hours