Dixon 52 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 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 Kodiak ZTR 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 Dixon ZTR PRO Series COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL Warranty Policy Specifications KodiakSeat Adjustment Instructions Controls Control LeversTo SET Parking Brake Parking BrakeMower Deck CUT Height Lift Lever Blade Drive Choke and Throttle Control LeversOperation Instructions Before Operating MowerStarting Instructions Testing of Safety Interlock Systems Parking Brake Switch TestEngine should Stop Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Failure to observe the following instructionsSide Discharge of the Clippings Do not attempt to cut grass when it is wet Grass Height & Cutting SuggestionsTowing Trailers and Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionCare and Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleCutter Blade Maintenance Battery EngineTires LubricationBelts Changing the Engine OIL OIL Fill OIL FiltersHydrostatic Transmission Fluid Filter Service Recommended FluidHydrostat Fluid Maintenance Procedure Neutral Adjustment PARTS/SERVICE Cleaning the MowerWarranty Electrical SystemsMower Deck Leveling Procedure Mower Deck Leveling Procedure Troubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverMower Loses Power or Transmission Overheats Standard Service Parts List Engine AIR and OIL FiltersOWNER’S Information Date OIL Changed Date Engine TunedDixon and ZTR are registered trademarks of Dixon