Dixon 700 Series - Manual (Page 11)

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. ENGINE:
For complete maintenance and operating
information for your engine, please refer to
your engine operating and maintenance
instructions furnished by the engine
manufacturer and included in your Dixon
Zero Turning Radius Mower information
packet.
NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept
clean. If plugged, engine may be seriously
damaged by over heating.
2. BATTERY:
Keep the electrolyte level above the plates
in each cell by adding distilled water as it
becomes necessary. Add water just before
operating the mower to mix the water with
the solution. Be careful not to overfill the
battery - the electrolyte solution is corrosive
and can cause damage to surrounding
metal parts if it should spill. When taking
the battery out of the mower for servicing,
make sure to connect the cables to the
battery exactly as they were prior to
removal. Always disconnect the ground (-)
wire first and always reconnect the ground
(-) wire last.
Keep the battery clean. Remove the
corrosion around the battery terminals by
applying a solution of one part baking soda
to four parts water. Coat all exposed
terminal surfaces with a light layer of
grease or petroleum jelly to prevent
corrosion.
NOTE:
3. TIRES:
Correct tire pressure is essential for
efficient operation of the mower. Check tire
pressure as requested in the maintenance
schedule. Inflate tires to the pressures
listed below:
Lug nuts should be checked regularly for
tightness.
~*. MOWER BLADES:
Check sharpness of mower blades after
every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen
blades proceed as follows:
A. Remove bolt, lockwasher, and cup
washer mounting blade on shaft. Remove
blade.
B. Blades should be discarded when worn
excessively.
C. Sharpen blades with a hand file,
electric grinder or blade sharpener. Wear
gloves and eye protection when
sharpening. Grind blade at original 25
degree bevel.
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At temperatures below 32 degrees F
(0 degrees C) the full charge state
must be maintained to prevent cell
electrolyte from freezing and causing
permanent battery damage.