Dixon 44 / 968999538 User Manual
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Blades should be discarded
when worn excessively.
when worn excessively.
DANGEROUS!
Do not use blade
in this condition!
in this condition!
When notch starts,
discard blade
discard blade
New blade
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Fig. 7
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CUTTER BLADE MAINTENANCE
Check sharpness of mower blades after
every 10 hours of operation. Observe
proper blade position prior to removal.
every 10 hours of operation. Observe
proper blade position prior to removal.
1. Safely raise front of mower.
2. Hold or block blade from turning.
3. Loosen blade bolt and remove
blade.
4. When replacing blade, tighten blade
bolt securely. Be sure blade is
centered on pilot before tightening.
See chart.
centered on pilot before tightening.
See chart.
Deck Size:
Tighten to:
36",44"
50-60 ft. lbs. (68-81 Nm)
42"
35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm)
CAUTION
Stop engine and remove ignition key for
safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when
holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp
edge of the blade.
safety. Wear heavy, thick gloves when
holding onto cutter blade, avoid the sharp
edge of the blade.
!
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Fig.5
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Fig.6
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36" and 44"
50-60 ft. lbs. (68-81 Nm)
50-60 ft. lbs. (68-81 Nm)
42"
35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm)
35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm)