Dixon 52 - 27 KOH - Manual (Page 39)

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,
allow to cool and remove key. Use extreme care when
working on machinery. Do not wear watch or jewelry.
Do not wear loose fitting clothes, and observe all
common safety practices with tools
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
• Adjust traction drive idler ................................. after 5 hours break-in
• Check deck serpentine belt ........................... after 20 hours break-in
• Check crankcase oil level ........................................ before each use
• Clean grass from hydrostat fans .............................. before each use
• Clean grass, debris from muffler & manifold area .... before each use
• Clean grass under deck .............................................. after each use
• Check tire pressure .................................................... every 10 hours
• Inspect blades for sharpness ..................................... every 10 hours
• Check hydrostatic transmission fluid .......................... every 25 hours
• Clean air filter element ............................................... every 25 hours
• Check traction drive idler adjustment ......................... every 50 hours
• Grease all zerks ......................................................... every 50 hours
• Check all belts ........................................................... every 50 hours
• Change engine crankcase oil & filter ................. 5 hours break-in and
................................................................................... every 50 hours
• Change engine oil filter .............................................. every 50 hours
• Replace air filter element ...................... annually or every 100 hours
• Replace spark plugs ................................................ every 100 hours
• Change hydrostat fluid & fluid filter ................ 100 hours break-in and
................................................................................. every 500 hours
CAUTION
!
Failure to observe the following instructions
could result in personal injury.