Dixon Zero Turn Riding Mower manual Procedure for off-seasonstorage 1.Charge battery

BATTERY

Fill with electrolyte solution to lower ring of battery. After _ initial filling, fluid level may be maintained with distilled water.

Procedure for off-season storage:

1.Charge battery.

2.Disconnect cables from battery terminals. Identify cables so that they may be easily reconnected to the correct terminal. (Disconnect ground cable first and

.reconnect last.)

3.Clean top of battery and terminals.

4.Do not remove battery from mower.

5.To reactivate, reconnect cables to correct terminals

and charge battery if needed.

BELT ADJUSTMENT

The best tension for a V-belt drive is the lowest tension at which the belts will not slip under normal load condition. Check the tension on a new belt frequently during first hours of operation and every 10-15 hours or monthly thereafter. Too much tension shortens belt and bearing life. Too little tension causes slippage and damages belt. Be sure the belts and pulleys are kept free of foreign material. If belt slippage occurs, tighten it just enough to prevent slippage.

TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT

No adjustment necessary; the spring-loaded Idler pulley maintains proper belt tension throughout the belt life. MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See the Technical Data Brochure for belt adjustment procedure on each model.

REPLACE BELTS WHEN ADJUSTMENT CAN NO LONGER BE MADE SATISFACTORILY OR IF BELTS BECOME WORN.

DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT This mower Is equipped with manually adjusted drive chain tension Idlers. One for each chain at the rear of the mower. To adjust drive chains, simply tighten nut on rod P/N1683, until spring P/N 5133 Is compressed as shown in the drawing. Inspection of the chains will show the need for adjustment when the spring P/N 5133 is free of tension. Inspect chains after each 10-12 hours of operation.

NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

PROPER TENSION

Proper lubrication is important for effective roller chain operation. Use high quality lubricating oil or motorcycle chain lube. (Do not use grease or extra heavy oil.) Apply drops of oil to the chain joints every 10-15 hours of operation. DO NOT LUBRICATE IF OPERATED IN HEAVY DUST OR SAND. .

FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLY Each caster assembly has a grease fitting located on the under side of the bearing. For best results, use any good multipurpose grease every 10-15 hours of operation. All other bearings on your mower are sealed and require no lubrication.

WHEELS AND TIRES

Correct tire pressure is essential to the correct operation of the mower. The correct pressure for the rear drive tires is 8- 10 Ibs. for size 18 X9.50-8 and 12-14 Ibs. for size 16 x 6.50-8 tires. The front tires should be inflated to 20-24 Ibs. Lug nuts should be checked periodically to assure they are tight.