Dixon D17KH38 Operator's Manual

Operator's ManualD17KH3803131581 27 58-26 Rev. 3Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of an

10OPERATIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTORCompare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize

11The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass

12OPERATIONTO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 11)Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower is at the desired

13OPERATIONTO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills with slopes greater than 15° and do not drive across any slope.• Choose the slo

14OPERATIONADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.

15OPERATIONPURGE TRANSMISSIONCAUTION: Never engage or disengage freewheel lever while the engine is run ning.To ensure proper operation and performanc

16MAINTENANCE➀ General Purpose Grease➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section01965➁ ENGINE➀ FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK➀ STEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETH➀ FRO

17MAINTENANCEFig. 16Fig. 17TRACTORAlways observe safety rules when per form ing any main te nance.BRAKE OPERATIONIf tractor requires more than five (5

18V-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

19CLAMPFUEL FILTERCLAMPFig. 20MAINTENANCEIN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20)The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter become

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

20MAINTENANCEWASHOUT PORTHOSEHOSE CONNECTOR (12mm FEMALE) WARNING: A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you or others to thrown objects f

21TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 23)• Place attachment clutch in “DIS EN GAGED” position.• Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest position.• Roll bel

22EFCGQRDKGPBLMAIMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.• Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.• If necessa

23SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTSFRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 31 & 32)IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-side.To obtain the best cutting re sult

24TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 33)The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

25TO REMOVE WHEEL (See Fig. 35)• Block up axle securely.• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains

26TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB• Raise hood.• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holde

27STORAGEENGINEFUEL SYSTEMIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL F

28TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONWill not start1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank.2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in

29TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIONEngine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged1. Faulty operator-safety pre

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

3115 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

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

5Steering WheelSteeringWheelSeatSteering BootSteeringExtensionShaftSteering WheelAdapterKey(s)Key Slope Sheet(1) Hex Bolt(1) Lock Washer (1) Large Fla

6Fig. 2INSERTLARGE FLAT WASHERSTEERING WHEELEXTENSION SHAFTSTEERING BOOTBOLTLOCKWASHERSTEERING WHEEL ADAPTORLOWERSTEERING SHAFTTO INSTALL STEERING WHE

7ASSEMBLYNOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Continue using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from the skid. WARNING:

8ASSEMBLY✓CHECKLISTBEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY P

9OPERATIONThese symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.CHOKE FASTSLOWREVER