Dixon GRIZZLY 60 - Manual (Page 52)

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MAINTENANCE
Adjusting the Mower Deck
WARNING!
Blades are sharp. Protect your
hands with gloves and/or wrap
blades with a heavy cloth when
handling.
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment checklist:
1. Engage the parking brake.
2. Place the Blade switch in the disengaged position.
3. Turn ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.
4. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
5. Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where
it cannot come in contact with the plug.
Leveling
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Leveling the mower deck
1. Position the mower on a level, preferably concrete,
surface.
2. Check the pressure in all four tires. See “Technical
Data”.
3. Rotate blades to align front to back.
4. Set the cutting height to 4".
5. Measure front blade tip, should be 4" from ground,
if not turn locknut on top of front eyebolt till
measurement is achieved. Check blade tip at front
on opposite front blade. Adjust locknut on front
eyebolt as necessary.
6. Check rear blade measurement, should be
4¼" from ground, if not turn locknut on top of
rear eyebolt to achieve measurement. Repeat
procedure on opposite side.
Adjusting Cutting Height
1. Raise and secure the deck height lever to the
transport position (6”).
2. Position blade tip so it is straight forward.
3. Measure from the cutting edge of the blades to
a fl at level surface. The distance should be 6”
(150 mm).
4. Drop and secure the lever at (for example) the 2”
cutting height. Measure as above. The distance
should be 2” (50 mm).
1. Front eyebolt
2. Front locknut
3. Rear locknut
4. Rear eyebolt
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