Dixon D25KH48 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualD25KH48532 43 66-69 Rev. 8Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gas

10Fig. 7TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 9)Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired cutt

11TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT TACH MENTSTow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your trac

12OPERATIONBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINECHECK ENGINE OIL LEVELThe engine in your tractor has been shipped from the fac-tory already filled with sum mer w

13OPERATIONPURGE TRANSMISSIONCAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning.To ensure proper operation and performanc

14MAINTENANCETRACT0R1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.2 - Service more often when operating in d

15MAINTENANCEFig. 14Fig. 15TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5

16V-BELTSCheck V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belt

17SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug ty

18WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER VICE OR AD JUST MENTS:• Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.• Place attach

19SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSTRANSAXLE02965FRONTBACK ENGINEQ. DEFLECTOR SHIELD QFig. 2490° END INTEGRATED WASHER ENDANTI-SWAY BAR (S)TOWARDS TOWARDS TRAN

2I. CHILDRENWARNING! CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children be a minimum of 12 year

20SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS6. ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO CHASSIS (See Fig. 29)• Position front hole in side suspension arm (A) over pin

21SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 35 & 36)IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.To obtain the best cutting re sult

22Fig. 38SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSEAFBJGCHDTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT(See Fig. 38)Park the tractor on level surface. En gage parking brake. For as sis

23TO CHECK BRAKE If tractor requires more than five (5) feet (1,5 m) to stop at highest speed in high est gear on a level, dry concrete or paved surfa

24REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 41)WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the

25STORAGEENGINEFUEL SYSTEMIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL F

26TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in

27TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged1. Faulty operator-safety pre

2815 DEGREES MAX.FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINETHIS IS A 15 DEGREE SLOPEONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,NOT ACROSS HILLSUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE

29SERVICE NOTES

3III. SLOPE OPERATIONWARNING! When loading or unloading this machine, do not exceed the maximum recommended operation angle of 15°.Slopes are a major

30SERVICE NOTES

31SERVICE NOTES

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4SAFETY RULES ... 2-3PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... 4CUSTOMER RE

5UNASSEMBLED PARTSASSEMBLYYour new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. TO

6CHECK TIRE PRESSUREThe tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cut

7These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.OPERATIONCHOKE FASTSLOWREVER

8KNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself w

9HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 4)Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens- ing switch. When engine is running