Dixon 16134-0803 manual Cutter Blade Maintenance

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CARE & 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 Speedztr Important Read Carefully Index Safety Blade Contact Tip Over Run Over Back OverUnsafe practices General Operation General Operation Slope Operation Slope Operation Do notService Service Children Never allow children to operate the mowerPage Specifications Seat Adjustment Instructions SpeedztrControls Control LeversTransmission Drive System Parking BrakeTo SET Parking Brake Blade Drive Circuit BreakerThrottle Control Lever Mower Deck CUT Height Lift LeverOperation Instructions Before Operating MowerControl Lever Switch Test Testing of Safety Interlock SystemsParking Brake Switch Test Engine should Stop Blade Drive Switch TestSeat Switch Test Towing Trailers and Other Attachments To Free Wheel Machine Unlock TransmissionStarting Instructions Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Mulching Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Mowing with a Grass Catcher Attachment Side Discharge of the Clippings Grass Height & Cutting Suggestions Care & Maintenance Maintenance ScheduleBattery OFF Season Battery StorageEngine TiresCutter Blade Maintenance Belts Belt TensionDeck Removal Deck Removal Care and Maintenance Mower Deck Leveling ProcedureMower Deck Leveling Procedure Changing the Engine OIL OIL Fill Neutral Adjustment Service Intervals LubricationChassis LocationsCleaning the Mower WarrantyPARTS/SERVICE Electrical SystemsStandard Service Parts List DeckBriggs & Stratton AIR and OIL Filters Troubleshooting Engine WON’T Turn OverEngine Runs but Mower WON’T Move Forward OWNER’S Information Date OIL Changed Date Engine TunedZTRMowers