Specifications

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Under Deck Cleaning

Clean the underside of the deck frequently. Accumu-

lation of matter clippings seriously impairs the mower's

ability to "lift" the grass into cutting position and

discharge the clippings evenly. Matted grass clogging

the underside of the mower deck is often the cause of

uneven cutting.

Deck Level Check

An uneven or lopsided cut may be caused by an out-

of-level mowing deck. If the quality of your cut is not

optimum, check for an out-of-level deck as follows:

1. Park mower on level surface.

2. Check tire pressure to make sure they are in-

flated to the proper pressure levels. Both front

tires should be inflated to 12 psi, and both rear

tires should be inflated to 7 psi.

3. If any tire's pressure is not correct, correct the

pressure(s) to the appropriate pressure level

Basic Mower Adjustments,

Maintenance, and Repairs (continued)

Make another pass with the mower to check

the evenness of cut.

4. If cut is still uneven, check levelness of blades.

Adjust deck height to the level for a 3-inch cut.

Refer to Controls and Indicators page 12.

Make sure deck height stop is turned so that the

wide side faces the rear.

5. Make sure that the blades are positioned with

the tips of blades pointing toward front and back

of mower. On right-hand side, measure the

distance from front tip of blade to ground. Note

measurement. Repeat this process for the left-

hand side blade. Both front blade tips should

measure 3 inches, +/- 1/8 inch, from tip to

ground.

6. On the right-hand side, measure the distance

from back tip of blade to ground. Repeat this

process for the left-hand side blade. Both front

blade tips should measure 3 inches, +/- 1/8 inch

from tip to ground.

NOTE: There can be a 1/4-inch variation

between the forward pitch of the front and back

blade measurements. For example, both front

blade tips could measure 3 inches from the

ground, and both back blade tips could measure

3-1/4 inches from the ground.

7. If blade to ground measurements are even, but

cut is uneven, consult the Service Department

of your authorized Dixie Chopper dealer.

Do not clean the underside of the

deck with a pressure washer. Water can get in and under

seals and cause damage to equipment.

CAUTION

DANGER

Never attempt to make any

adjustments to mower deck or work under it while

mower is running. Make sure that ignition switch

is off and key removed, PTO switch is disengaged,

steering speed control levers are in neutral lock,

and parking brake is on. Failure to comply will

result in personal injury or death.