Dixon D20KH42, Operator'S Manual

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CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW  TRAC TOR, WE 

WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST 

PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS 

QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

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  All assembly instructions have been com plet ed.

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  No remaining loose parts in carton.

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  Battery is properly prepared and charged. 

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  Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

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  All tires are properly inflated.  (For shipping purposes, 

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

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  Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results.  (Tires must be 

properly inflated for leveling).

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  Check mower and drive belts.  Be sure they are routed 

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

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  Check wiring.  See that all connections are still secure 

and wires are properly clamped.

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  Before driving tractor, be sure free wheel control is in 

“transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANS-

 PORT” in the Operation section of this man u al).

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY 

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT 

ITEMS:

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  Engine oil is at proper level.

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  Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded 

gasoline.

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  Become familiar with all controls, their location and 

function.  Operate them before you start the engine.

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  Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

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Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-

eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the 

Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

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It is important to purge the transmission before op er at-

 ing your tractor for the first time.  Follow proper start-

ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO 

START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in 

the Op er a tion section of this manual).

ASSEMBLY