Dixon 14295-1005 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. Refer to diagram. Be sure blade is centered on pilot before tightening nut to 60 ft. lbs.

Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.

 

DANGEROUS!

 

DO NOT USE

New Blade

BLADE IN THIS

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 Zeeter Residential Mower Dixon ZTR Residential Warranty PolicyBody SpecificationsControl Levers ControlsTo SET Parking Brake Parking BrakeBefore Operating Mower Towing Trailers and Other Attachments Transmission Drive SystemBlade Drive Throttle Control LeverMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Operation Instructions Starting Instructions Engine should not turn over or attempt to start Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsMowing 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 Tires BeltsBelt Tension Warranty Cleaning the MowerPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsChanging the Engine OIL OIL Fill Mower Deck Leveling Procedure IllustrationB Maintenance Rear Chain AdjustmentDeck Removal Drive System Adjustments Standard Service Parts List BladesEngine AIR and OIL Filters Engine WON’T Turn Over TroubleshootingMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Page Page Page Date OIL Changed OWNER’S InformationDixon INDUSTRIES, INC