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- Page 1 Model # ____________________ Engine Model # ____________________ Serial # ____________________ Engine Serial # ____________________ Date Purchased ____________________ Engine Spec. # ____________________ Magnum Eagle Owner’s Manual 700160 January, 2010...
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Page 2: About This Manual
Dixie Chopper mowers. A space has been provided on the cover and below to record information about your new Dixie Chopper mower. Please take time to record such information for future reference, especially when you contact an authorized Dixie Chopper mower dealer with questions. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Controls and Indicators Start-Up and Operation of Mower Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, and Repairs 20 Fluid Recommendations Belt Routing/Lubrication Diagrams Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting Lubrication Points Warranty Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... -
Page 4: Mower Safety
If you feel unsure about operating the unit on a slope, don’t do it. It’s not worth the risk. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... - Page 5 NEVER remove it. Do NOT use the seat belt when the roll bar is down. Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
- Page 6 The en- gine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas, and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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Page 7: Using This Manual
Chopper; therefore, your unit may vary slightly from what is depicted in this manual. Dixie Chopper reserves the right to change, modify, alter, or improve the design of the machine, as deemed necessary by Dixie Chopper, without notifi cation to existing owners or purchasers of the machines. -
Page 8: General Safety Precautions
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. Never attempt to operate mower while under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... - Page 9 Disengage power to mower deck before backing up. No mower is designed to mow in reverse, nor can it be safely operated in reverse. Dixie Chopper’s zero turning radius eliminates the need for back- ing up. Simply turn the mower around within its own dimension and proceed forward.
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Page 10: Safety Information Decals
ACCIDENTS, CUSTOMER DIS-SATISFACTION OR TRANS- ground speed, consult manual, and/or contact your dealer for any questions PORTATION CHARGES TO AND FROM THE SERVICING DEALER. or necessary adjustments. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... -
Page 11: Specifi Cations
•Two-rail tube frame using 2”x2” (7 gauge) steel tubing •Lifetime warranty front forks against breakage •Lifetime warranty on stainless steel against rust •Flip-up fl oor pan •Engine guard Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... - Page 12 •Three-year deck spindles •Dixie Chopper meets and exceeds all ANSI standards * See Authorized Dixie Chopper Dealer for details • Specifi cations are subject to change Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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Page 13: Drive System
•Two-rail tube frame using 2”x2” (7 gauge) steel tubing •Lifetime warranty front forks against breakage •Lifetime warranty on stainless steel against rust •Flip-up fl oor pan •Engine guard Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... - Page 14 •Three-year deck spindles •Dixie Chopper meets and exceeds all ANSI standards * See Authorized Dixie Chopper Dealer for details • Specifi cations are subject to change Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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Page 15: Major Features
The Warranty Registration card MUST be fi lled out and signed with the dealer. Alternatively, the dealer may wish to perform this function online. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... -
Page 16: Controls And Indicators
Controls engine speed. Moving the throttle all the way down sets the engine speed to maximum. Moving the throttle all the way up sets the engine speed to idle. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... -
Page 17: Start-Up And Operation Of Mower
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 6-7 seconds of continuous cranking, turn the key to the OFF position and allow the starter motor to cool. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... -
Page 18: Deck Height Adjustment
If the seat is vacated during mowing, without position- ing the controls as previously outlined, the engine will be stopped by the safety interlock system. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... - Page 19 Refer to illustration shown below of steering speed pushed, the faster the mower will travel. control levers’ position relative to mower wheels and the direction in which the levers turn them. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
- Page 20 Therefore, slow the ground speed of the mower when cutting tall grass, grass heavy with moisture, or mowing uphill, so as to maintain maximum blade speed. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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Page 21: Operating The Mower
SAFE OPERATION OF THIS MOWER IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR! BE AWARE OF SURROUNDINGS AT ALL TIMES! Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... -
Page 22: Basic Mower Adjustments, Maintenance, And Repairs
Ensure that the fi ber washer (which acts as a vibration damper) is against the blade. Tighten bolts to a torque of 80-100 ft-lbs (108-135 N•m). Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... - Page 23 Adjust deck height to the level for a 3-inch cut. Refer to Controls and Indicators (page 12). Make sure deck height stop is turned so that the wide side faces the rear. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
- Page 24 Roll belt off the pulley, noting the routing of belt. Roll new belt onto pulley, routing it in the same confi guration as belt just removed. Manipulate pulley as needed. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
- Page 25 7 psi. 2. Drain oil while engine is still warm. 3. Refi ll crankcase with fresh oil. Refer to Routine Maintenance for proper oil type. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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Page 26: Fluid Recommendations
DO NOT USE HYDRAULIC OIL, HYTRAN, OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID. Lubrication Grease Recommendations We recommend the use of Lucas X-tra H/D Grease or NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... -
Page 27: Belt Routing/Lubrication Diagrams
Initial change 100 hours, every 400 hours thereafter 11. Transmission-Engine Drive Pulley 300474 Transaxle oil and fi lter changes MUST be performed by an Authorized Dixie Chop- per Service Dealer ONLY Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... -
Page 28: Routine Maintenance
25 HOURS THEREAFTER. NOTE: The recommended Transaxle oil for your Dixie Chopper machine is Lucas 20/50 Plus Motor Oil (Part Num- ber 20500). We strongly urge that you use this oil in the event that you should need to refi ll or add to your hydraulic reservoir. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
10.Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 11.Faulty spark plug. 11.Clean, adjust or replace spark plug. 12.Spark plug wire is not connected. 12.Check the spark plug wire connection. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... - Page 30 4. Broken or missing idler spring. 4. Replace the spring. 5. Drive belt not routed correctly. 5. Refer to belt routing decal on deck. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
- Page 31 4. Repair or replace clutch lead wire or electrical system. Clean connector contacts. 5. Rotor/armature air gap is too large. 5. Remove shim or replace clutch. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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Page 32: Lubrication Points
Right Side Deck Drive Hub Every 25 Hours Ever ours Every 25 Hours very Hour urs Center Deck Drive Hub Left Side Deck Drive Hub Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com... - Page 33 Lubrication Points Every 200 Hours or annually Front Caster Assembly (1 each side) Every 25 Hours Front Wheel Bearing 1 Each Front Wheel Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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Page 34: Warranty
Through the terms and conditions contained herein, Magic Circle Corporation (Dixie Chopper) warrants that it will adjust, repair, or replace, any factory original part used in the manufacturing of a Dixie Chopper complete unit, found to be defective in material or workmanship. - Page 35 Dixie Chopper equipment, other than as set forth in this warranty. Any affi rmation of fact or promise made by Dixie Chopper or any of its repre-...
- Page 36 Coatesville, IN. 46121 Phone 1-765-CHOPPER www.dixiechopper.com Dixie Chopper, Magic Circle, and the Magic Circle atom logo are all trademarks of Magic Circle Corporation and may not be reproduced without permission. Printed In USA Specifi cations and instructions subject to change without notice.
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