Dixon 2700 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 drive belt tension adjustment........................after 5 hours break-in

(adjust spring tension to 7 to7-1/2 inside to inside spring hook dimension. Check belt tension periodically. Make adjustments as necessary)

•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 and radiator screen		................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 mower blades for sharpness		every 10 hours
•Clean air filter element		every 25 hours
•Check hydrostatic transmission fluid		every 25 hours
•Grease all zerks		every 50 hours
•Check drive and fan belt		every 50 hours
•Replace air filter element	annually or every 100 hours
•Check spark plugs	annually or every 100 hours
•Change engine oil filter		every 100 hours
•Change engine crankcase oil	(5 hours break-in) every 100 hours
•Change hydrostat oil & oil filter	(100 hours break-in) every 500 hours

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