Dixon 14295-1005 manual Rear Chain Adjustment, Maintenance

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

REAR CHAIN ADJUSTMENT:

CAUTION

Stopengine, removekeyand set parking brake before attempting to adjust the rear chain.

Proper tension for the rear chains is accomplished through the use of an adjuster located at mid-point of each rear chain.

To adjust, tighten the nut on top of the rubber spring until the chain has approximately 1/4” movement up and down when measured at mid-point. Refer to Illustration B, page 41.

NOTE: Adjust rear drive chains after first 10 hours of

use and every 40 hours thereafter.

NOTE: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CHAIN!

Maintenance:

Periodically remove any build-up of grass, mud or other debris from both the spring loaded roller and the upper guide rod. The use of a high quality chain lubri- cant is recommended.

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