Dixon 2003, 13639-0702 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

• Check deck serpentine belt		after 20 hours break-in
• Check crankcase oil level		before each use
• Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area		before each use
• Check air intake screen		after each use
• Clean grass under deck		after each use
• Check tire pressure		every 10 hours
• Inspect blades for sharpness		every 10 hours
• Clean air filter element		every 25 hours
• Grease all zerks		every 50 hours
• Check all belts		every 50 hours
• Change engine crankcase oil	(5 hours break-in) every 50 hours
• Change engine oil filter		every 50 hours
• Replace air filter element	annually or every 100 hours

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