Dixon 8000D manual Engine, Tires, Care And Maintenance, Off Season Battery Storage

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ENGINE:

For complete maintenance and operating information of the engine, please refer to the maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Zero Turn Radius mower information packet.

Note: Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, engine may be seriously damaged by overheating.

Note: Clean radiator chaff screen when it becomes covered during operation.

BATTERY:

CAUTION	Battery contains sulfuric acid electrolyte
	which is poisonous and corrosive.

This is a maintenance-free battery and the fluid level cannot be checked.

OFF SEASON BATTERY STORAGE:

DO NOT remove battery from mower.

Clean top of battery and terminals with baking soda and water.

Identify each cable so they can be reconnected to correct the terminal.

Disconnect cables from terminals. ALWAYS disconnect ground cable first and reconnect last.

Charge battery.

TIRES:

Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mower. Check tire pressure periodically. Inflate tires to the pressure listed below.

Front tires	-	16-20 lbs.
Rear tires	-	8-14 lbs.

Lug nuts or lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness.

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