Dixon 502 manual Mower Deck Installation, Position mower deck under chassis

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MOWER DECK INSTALLATION

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1.To remove front body from chassis, disconnect headlights and remove acorn hut in middle of body.

2.Install rear hanger rods on lift frame, as shown in the diagram. Slide lift plate on hanger rods, small holes in lift plate will face rear of mower,

and start nylok nuts on each hanger rod until approximately 1/4 inch of threads are exposed.

3.Position mower deck under chassis.

4.Place lift lever in 3rd hole from highest cut, position #5 on quadrant.

5.Using (1) of the deck support rods, insert the rod at the corner of the lift frame and the front of the mower chassis in the groove provided on the lift frame. Pry backwards on the lift frame enough to connect the brake link into the hole on the tab of the lift lever. This will allow for belt installation in step #7.

6.Raise mower deck at the rear and slide (1) of the deck support rods through the mower deck lift plate and the tabs of the mower deck. "Note" A length of 2 x 4 board turned on end and placed under the mower deck for support will make this task easier if the installation is being done by one person, due to the weight of the mower deck.

7.Raise front of mower deck and slide front support rod through lift frame and tabs on mower deck. Install hair pin clips on front and rear support rods.

8.Move lift lever to lowest cut position, install engine to mower deck drive belt

on top center pulley. Check belt routing after installation to make certain that belt is centered in groove of electric clutch pulley.

9.Move lift lever toward high cut position and remove brake link from hole on lift lever.

10.Install deflector chute on mower deck by using nuts and bolts provided. Never operate mower without deflector chute in place.

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Contents Page Index Safety See your dealer for warranty service, parts and repairs Important Read CarefullyAlways look behind you before backing up Satisfactory use of this productSafety Safety Reminders Read Carefully Before Operation Safety Reminders Alcohol or drugsPage Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice Blade Drive Warner electric clutchChassis 11 GA rectangular tube Seat assembly instructions SET UP and ServiceSeat Assembly Instructions Repeat above procedure on left side Raise rear body cover to fully open positionFlat washer and jam nut. See Illustration Mower Deck Installation Position mower deck under chassisAdjustment Points Leveling PrincipalsLeveling the Deck Remove battery from chassis Final PreparationSound judgment by the owner will prevent accidents No shifting or clutching requiredLight Switch Operation InstructionsThrottle Control Lever Mower Deck CUT Height Lift LeverCare and Maintenance Model Maintenance ScheduleReverse procedure to re-install deck assembly Cutter Blade RemovalBelt Tension Repeat above procedures on opposite hydrostat Page Adjustment Points for T-BOX Belt Tension Forward lever stop adjustment Primary and final drive Zerks usedEach front wheel caster OperationCare and Maintenance Model Cleaning the Mower Trouble Shooting Mower CUT Quality Poor cut qualityImproper blades Uneven tire pressures Reduce mowing speedDrive adjustment Side or the other ManualRepair Box belts slippingBattery Required Battery water low Mower Battery dischargeLow battery condition Clutch switchDeck Assembly Model 5O2 Body Assembly Model BOX and Hydrostats Assembly Model Chassis Assembly Model Fuel & Hydraulics Tanks & Fittings Assembly Model Wiring Assembly Model LH Slide Angle 1471 Seat SlideFuel Cap/Gauge 4569 Lower Wiring Loom 4013 Wire Tie4199 Light Switch 5577 Drive Chain-Secondary 4216 Battery Ground Cable 5581Headlight Bulb Rear RimRear Tire Seat Frame
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