Dixon 700 Series manual Belts, Lubrication, Parking Brake Adjustment

D. Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance pedestal. Grind the blade on the end that is heavier until both sides balance.

E. Install blade, cup washer, lockwasher, and bolt. Make sure to tighten bolt to 60 ft.lbs.

5.V-BELTS:

There are 3 V-belts on your Dixon Zero Turning Radius Mower. They should be checked every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition. All belts are equipped with spring loaded belt tighteners and do not require tightening adjustments.

6.LUBRICATION:

A.Engine: Follow engine manufacturer's recommendation.

B.Deck Spindles: Lubricate with 3 "shots" only, every 100 hours.

C.Hydrostatic Transmission & Filter: Follow instructions listed below.

Check the oil level in hydrostatic transmission oil reservoir after every 25 hours of usage. Clean the oil reservoir cap and the area around it prior to removal. Check the oil level on the dipstick. The proper oil level should register between the marked hole on the dipstick and the end of the dipstick. Replenish as needed with 20W-50 Motor Oil. DO NOT OVER FILL. When checking the oil level, be very careful to keep the reservoir clean

Change the oil in the reservoir and hydrostatic transmission filter after the first 100 hours of use, then every 500 hours after that. Remove the filter and be sure all oil has drained from the reservoir. Replace with new filter (P/N 7252) and 20W-50 Motor Oil.

7.PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:

A. With the brake handle in the "RELEASE" position and the actuating lever against the stop, remove the cotter pin from the castle nut. Insert a 0.010 feeler gauge between the brake disc and the brake puck. Tighten the castle nut with the feeler gauge inserted until the gauge fits snugly«between the disc and puck. The gap should not be so tight that the feeler gauge cannot be reinserted after removal. Back the castle nut to the closest pin hole and reinsert the cotter pin.

8 P-11408 (2/99)