Dixon BLOUNT 3O4, Technical Data Brochure

REMOVING THE MOWER BLADE

Secure blade (P/N 2483) from  turning.  Remove blade bolt from center

(P/N 3268) and blade  washer (P/N 6260), then  blade (P/N 2483). To r e i n s t a l l ,

reverse above procedure.

WARNING:   Sharp edges on blade can cause injury!

Caution should be exercised when service is required  on blade.

REMOVING MOWER DECK

1. Loosen the belt keeper (P/N 7026 & 7027), located under the engine, by

loosing two rear engine mounting bolt's, allowing the deck drive belt to cone 
free of the rear pulley.

2. Disconnect the wiring  loom at the deck safety switch (P/N 4242).

3. Remove the two clevis pins (P/N 3072) from the two rear L-rods (P/N 1355) and 

slide from slots.

4. Remove clevis pins (P/N 3072) L-rod attached to lift handle and slide from slot.

5. Remove clevis pin (P/N 3072) from front deck hanger shaft (P/N 1332), located at 

from of mower deck on slide plates welded at battery box and remove.

6. Lift front of mower chassis and roll free of the deck.

7. To install, reverse the above procedure.

MOWER BLADE OPERATION

To engage the mower blades, turn lever on floor slowly to the "ON" position. To 
disengage mower blades, t u r n  lever slowly to t h e "OFF" p o s i t i o n .

"IMPORTANT" - PERFORM SAFETY CHECKS AFTER MAKING ANY REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS

1. A f t e r  reassembly, while  seated on mower, attempt to start  engine w i t h  sower 

deck engaged.  Engine should not start.  If engine does start,  return the mower to 
an A u t h o r i z e d Dixon Dealer for adjustment  or repair.

2. Disengage mower deck and start engine.  With  the operator in the normal

seated p o s i t i o n , engage mower deck and remove weight from seat. The engine  should 
stop.  If the engine does not stop when operator rises from  seat, r e t u r n the mower 
to an Authorized Dixon  Dealer for adjustment or repair.

3. Engage, then disengage, mower blade in each cutting height.  Insure that  blade  

disengages  and comes to a stop w i t h i n (5) seconds in each height  position.  
If blade does not disengage properly, contact your Authorized Dixon Dealer.

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

1. Raise upper body to the open position.

2. Tighten nut on brake rod (P/N 2533) located in front of the transaxle on

each side, just enough to prevent brake from slipping when engaged. :  
CAUTION:   Over tightening  may cause premature wear on the brake band (P/N 
5085).

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