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Dixie Chopper Silver Eagle Operation Manual

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For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
Serial Numbers
SE3000001
and Higher
Model #
Serial #
Date Purchased
SILVER EAGLE OPERATION MANUAL
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www.mymowerparts.com
Engine Model # ____________________
Engine Serial #
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Engine Spec. #
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February, 2003

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  • Page 1 For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Serial Numbers SE3000001 and Higher Model # ____________________ Engine Model # ____________________ Serial # ____________________ Engine Serial # ____________________ Date Purchased ____________________ Engine Spec. # ____________________ SILVER EAGLE OPERATION MANUAL February, 2003...
  • Page 2 DIXIE CHOPPER. To obtain the latest information on your Dixie Chopper lawn mower and receive the highest quality service, please call or visit your nearest authorized Dixie Chopper dealer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 CONTENTS Introduction ......................4 Warranty ......................... 4 General Safety Precautions .................. 6 Special Features, Capabilities, and Specifications ..........8 Using This Manual ....................10 Controls and Indicators ..................11 Start-Up and Operation of Mower ..............13 Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repairs ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Silver Eagle Complete Unit The warranty period is limited to one year from the date of retail purchase on behalf of the original owner of a Dixie Chopper complete unit. This warranty will provide the cost of repair or replacement (at the discretion of Dixie Chopper) of the defective part, including labor. This warranty applies only to original retail purchaser of a Dixie Chopper complete unit for personal use, and not used for income producing purposes.
  • Page 5 Dixie Chopper equipment, other than as set forth in this warranty. Any affirmation of fact or promise made by Dixie Chopper or any of its representatives to the buyer which relates to the goods that are the subject of this warranty shall not be regarded as part of the basis of the bargain and shall not be deemed to create any express warranty that such goods shall conform to the affirmation or promise.

  • Page 6: General Safety Precautions

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 General Safety Precautions Know the location and function of the controls Failure to comply can result in personal injury and how to operate them. Know how to stop or death. quickly. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS...
  • Page 7 For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 General Safety Precautions (continued) as (but not limited to) protection for eyes, Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flam- mable. ears, feet, and head. Do not operate or ser-...

  • Page 8: Special Features, Capabilities, And Specifications

    It operates so much smoother and easier that we were able to remove the neutral springs from our machine That is why we have introduced the Silver Eagle so that the steering levers offer a minimum amount of Series LT2000-50 to the market. The Silver Eagle is...
  • Page 9 For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Special Features, Capabilities, and Specifications (continued) Specifications • Keyless spindle extends greasable bearing life by preventing side load • Welded baffles Engine • Kohler, CV20S, vertical shaft, • Level pitch while raising...

  • Page 10: Using This Manual

    Discharge Chute However, production changes may have occurred (OCDC) after the time of the purchase of your Dixie Chopper; therefore, your unit may vary slightly from what is Steering • Independent control of drive wheels depicted in this manual. through steering speed control levers...

  • Page 11: Controls And Indicators

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Controls and Indicators Control/Indicator Name Control/Indicator Description 1. IGNITION SWITCH Controls electrical power to the mower. Switch has three positions: OFF; RUN; START. In OFF position, no power flows to the mower electrical components. In RUN position, power flows to all mower electrical components.
  • Page 12 For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Controls and Indicators (continued) Control/Indicator Name Control/Indicator Description 5. STEERING SPEED Control the speed and direction of the mower. Moving CONTROL LEVERS both levers forward causes the mower to move forward and moving both levers backward causes the mower to back up.

  • Page 13: Start-Up And Operation Of Mower

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Start-Up and Operation of Mower Turn ignition switch to the START position. WARNING Do not run the mower engine in Release key after engine starts. Key will confined areas such as a closed garage. Take care not automatically return to the RUN position.
  • Page 14 For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Start Up and Operation of Mower (continued) To Stop The Mower: Deck Height Adjustment NOTE: In case of emergency, engine may Set the mowing deck appropriately to achieve the be stopped by turning the ignition key to the desired height of your cut.
  • Page 15 For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Start-Up and Operation of Mower (continued) Steering Speed Control Levers To move in reverse, pull both levers backward at the same time, slowly and evenly. DANGER Do not move the steering speed...

  • Page 16: Zero Radius Turning

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Start-Up and Operation of Mower (continued) Zero Radius Turning If ground speed is too fast or blade speed is too slow, an uneven cut will result. To execute a zero degree turn, you must put one wheel in reverse and one wheel in forward.

  • Page 17: Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, And Repairs

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repairs Blade Replacement Tighten bolts to a torque of 80-100 ft-lbs (108-135 N•m). DANGER Never work with mower blades Blade Sharpening while mower is running. Make sure that ignition...

  • Page 18: Deck Level Check

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repairs (continued) Under Deck Cleaning Make another pass with the mower to check the evenness of cut. DANGER Never attempt to make any If cut is still uneven, check levelness of blades.

  • Page 19: Drive Belt Adjustment

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repairs (continued) Drive Belt Adjustment Gain access to underside of mower. Loosen the tension on the vertical/horizontal DANGER idler pulley by pulling it away from belt.

  • Page 20: Mower Cleaning And Off-Season Storage

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repairs (continued) With the motor running, loosen steering linkage jamnut. Battery Maintenance Pull cotter pin. Pull clevis pin out of yoke in pump control arm. Follow the instructions provided with the Kohler engine manual.
  • Page 21 For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repairs (continued) Clean exterior surfaces of engine and spread a CAUTION Do not store gasoline for more light coat of oil over any exposedmetal sur- than 2 months. Failure to comply can cause damage to faces of engine subject to corrosion.

  • Page 22: Operator Controlled Discharge Chute

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 OCDC (OPTIONAL) OPERATOR CONTROLLED DISCHARGE CHUTE Operation Controls This machine may be equipped with an Operator Handle - Used to raise and lower discharge Controlled Discharge Chute. This discharge chute chute.

  • Page 23: Routine Maintenance

    OF 89 SUS or BETTER AT 212°F. NOTE: The recommended Hydraulic Drive oil for your Dixie Chopper machine is D/C VTC Hydraulic Oil (Part Number 4940002106). We strongly urge that you use this oil in the event that you should need to refill or add to your hydraulic reservoir.

  • Page 24: Lubrication Points

    For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 LUBRICATION POINTS Every 100 Hours Right Side Deck Drive Hub Every 100 Every 100 Hours Hours Left Side Deck Drive Hub Center Deck Drive Hub www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 25 For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 LUBRICATION POINTS Every 1000 Front Caster Assembly Hours or (1 each side) annually Every 100 Front Wheel Bearing Hours 1 Each Front Wheel www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 26 For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 NOTES www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 27 For Dixie Chopper Discount Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 NOTES www.mymowerparts.com...
  • Page 28 765-246-6845 765-246-6146 Fax www.dixiechopper.com Dixie Chopper, Magic Circle, and the Magic Circle Atom Logo are all trademarks of the Magic Circle Corporation, and may not be reproduced without permission. Printed in the USA Specifications and instructions are subject to change without notice.

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