Specifications

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Basic Mower Adjustments,
Maintenance, and Repairs
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4. With the motor running, loosen steering linkage
jamnut.
5. Pull cotter pin.
6. Pull clevis pin out of yoke in pump control arm.
NOTE: Early Silver Eagle models include a
flat washer. If your unit is so equipped, be
certain to keep washer with clevis pin on the
outside edge.
7. Adjust pump control arm until wheel stops
turning.
8. Adjust the hole in the yoke on steering link-
age to align with the hole in the pump control
arm.
9. Install clevis pin.
10. Install cotter pin.
11. Remove wheel chocks.
12. Lower mower from jack.
Mercury Switch Replacement
1. Remove fasteners from control panel and
remove panel.
2. Remove mercury switch from its holder.
3. Cut both wires extending from mercury
switch a few inches from switch.
4. Retain old mercury switch for proper recycling
in accordance with state regulations.
5. Splice wires of new mercury switch onto
electrical harness wires.
6. Install switch into holder.
7. Install control panel with fasteners.
Battery Maintenance
Follow the instructions provided with the Kohler
engine manual.
During off-season storage, use a trickle charger to
maintain the battery.
Mower Cleaning and Off-Season Stor-
age
After 30 days of use, painted surfaces of the mower
may be waxed to protect the luster of the original
finish. Wash the mower regularly with a mild automo-
tive type detergent and water. Exposed bare metal
surfaces should be coated with oil, or a light coating of
grease, to prevent rust until permanent repairs can be
made. Touch-up paint is available through your
authorized Dixie Chopper dealer.
Clean and store the mower at the end of the mowing
season as follows:
1. Perform steps as applicable under Routine
Maintenance.
2. Remove all grass, dirt, and debris from tractor
and mower. Wash mower and repaint all bare
metal surfaces.
3. Thoroughly lubricate machine according to
lubrication instructions.
4. Check hydraulic oil level. Add oil if necessary.
Change oil and filter if not done in last 500
hours. Refer to Routine Maintenance.
5. Check tires for proper inflation.
This component contains mercury,
a chemical known to be toxic to human beings. Dispose
of switch only in accordance with local, state, and
federal EPA regulations.
WARNING
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