MAINTENANCE
Dixon-
45
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.
Check the tire pressure before adjustment of the
mower deck. See “Checking Tire Pressure” in
Maintenance section. Faulty mower deck adjustments
will cause an uneven mowing result.
Leveling
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" (10cm).
5. Measure front blade tip. It should be 4" from
ground. If not, turn locknut on top of front l bolt
until measurement is achieved. Check blade tip
at front on opposite front blade. Adjust locknut on
front l bolt as necessary.
6. Check that the rear blade measurement is 4¼"
(11.4cm) from ground. If not, turn locknut on top
of rear l bolt to achieve measurement. Repeat
procedure on opposite side.
Cutting Height
1. Raise and secure the deck height lever to the
transport position (4½" / 11.5cm).
2. Position blade tip so it is straight forward.
3. Measure from the cutting edge of the blades to
a flat level surface. The distance should be 4½"
(11.4cm).
4. Drop the level to (for example) the 2" (5cm) cutting
height. Measure as above. Distance should be 2".
NOTE: This will place the mower deck in a base
measurement position. Additional adjustment may be
required to achieve desired cut for the type of grass or
conditions being mowed.
8050-808
1. Front l bolt
2. Front locknut
3. Rear locknut
4. Rear l bolt
Leveling the mower deck
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