MAINTENANCE
Tire Pressures
All four tires should have a pressure of 15 psi / 103 kPa /1 bar.
WARNING!
The machine must be standing absolutely still when the park brake is engaged.
Parking Brake
Visually check that no damage is found on the lever, linages, or switch belonging to the parking brake. Perform a stand still test and check that there is a braking action.
To adjust the parking brake, contact the Dixon service workshop.
WARNING!
Faulty adjustment can cause an accident.
V-belts
Deck belt
Inspect every 50 hours of operation. Check for severe cracking and large nicks.
NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks in normal operation.
Belt tension is manually adjustable. Turn bolt on deck eyebolt to adjustment tension.
NOTE: Belt deflection or movement should be approximately ¼”(6mm) when measured at midpoint between pulleys. Periodically inspect both belt and idler systems.
Check tire pressure
Engaged parking brake
Tension |
Eyebolt |
Adjusting belt tension
