Dixon 13089-0601 manual Care and Maintenance, Maintenance Schedule

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,

allow to cool & remove key.

Use extreme care when working on machinery.

Do not wear watch or jewelry. Do not wear loose fitting clothes,

and observe all common safety practices with tools.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

•Adjust traction drive idler	after 5 hours break-in
•Check deck serpentine belt	after 20 hours break-in
(adjust bumper to approximately 1/2” thick)
•Check crankcase oil level		before each use
•Clean grass from hydrostat fans		before each use
•Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area		..........before each use
•Clean grass under deck		after each use
•Check tire pressure		every 10 hours
•Inspect blades for sharpness		every 10 hours
•Check hydrostatic transmission fluid		every 25 hours
•Clean air filter element		every 25 hours
•Check traction drive idler adjustment	every 50 hours (see page 48)
•Grease all zerks		every 50 hours
•Check all belts		every 50 hours
•Change engine crankcase oil and filter	(5 hours break-in) every 50 hours
•Replace air filter elements	annually or every 100 hours
•Replace spark plugs	annually or every 100 hours
•Change hydrostat oil and oil filter	(100 hours break-in) every 500 hours

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