Dixon D15KH30, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING: A broken or missing washout 

fitting could expose you or others to 

thrown objects from contact with the blade.

• 

Replace broken or missing washout fitting 

immediately, prior to using mower again. 

• 

Plug any holes in mower with bolts and locknuts.

Fig. 22

DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 22)

Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on 

its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be 

utilized after each use.
•   Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near 

enough to a water spigot for your garden hose to reach.

IMPORTANT:

 Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute 

is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, 

etc.  Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
•   Make sure the attachment clutch control is in the 

“DISENGAGED” position, set the parking brake, and 

stop the engine.

•   Ensure your garden hose is fitted with a standard 12mm 

female hose connector (at the opposite end from the 

tap connection).

•   Pull back the lock collar of the hose connector and push 

the connector onto the deck washout port at the left end 

of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the 

connector on the nozzle.

IMPORTANT:

 Tug hose ensuring connection is secure.

•   Turn the water on.
•   While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, 

re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the 

Fast "

" position.

IMPORTANT:

 Recheck the area making certain the area 

is clear.
•   Move the tractor’s attachment clutch control to the 

“ENGAGED” position. Remain in the operator’s position 

with the cutting deck engaged until the deck is cleaned.

•   Move the tractor’s attachment clutch control to the 

“DISENGAGED” position. Turn the ignition key to the 

STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off. Turn the 

water off.

•   Pull back the lock collar of the hose connector to 

disconnect the connector from the nozzle washout port.

•   Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably a concrete or 

paved area. Place the attachment clutch control in the 

“ENGAGED” position to remove excess water and to 

help dry before putting the tractor away.

WASHOUT PORT

HOSE CONNECTOR 

(12mm FEMALE)

HOSE