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2013 Silver Eagle Owner/Operator Manual
Serial numbers 13SEXXXXXXXXXXXXX and higher
700297
08/2012

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  • Page 1 2013 Silver Eagle Owner/Operator Manual Serial numbers 13SEXXXXXXXXXXXXX and higher 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Dixie Chopper mower! When operated and main- tained as directed in this manual, Dixie Chopper is confi dent that this mower will provide you with years of excellent performance, durability, and trouble free service.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Blade Replacement...16 Under Deck Cleaning...16 Parking Brake Adjustment...16 Mower Cleaning & Off-season Storage...16 Preparation for New Mowing Season...17 Belt Routing...17 Notes..............Notes...18-20 Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 4: General Precautions

    Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition. Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297...
  • Page 5 Disengage power to mower deck before backing up. The mower is not designed to mow in reverse. Dixie Chopper’s zero turning radius nearly eliminates the need for backing up. Simply turn the mower around within its own dimension and proceed forward.
  • Page 6: Safety Information Decals

    Should these decals become diffi cult to read or missing from the mower, contact your Dixie Chopper dealer for a replacement. Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 7: Warranty

    Dixie Chopper Limited Warranty General Warranty Conditions Dixie Chopper warrants that it will, at its option, 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 8 fi ve (5) years from the date of original purchase, whichever occurs fi rst. Dixie Chopper will only be responsible for the cost of parts for years four and fi ve in the event the machine has fewer than six hundred (600) hours; labor for warranty service during this time interval remains the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 9 4) repairs or replacement resulting from the installation or use of unauthorized parts, accessories or attachments; 5) damage to a Dixie Chopper unit that occurred as a result of it being used for another purpose other than which it was designed; 6) damage or depreciation as a result of normal wear and tear, or improper or inadequate maintenance of the mower as specifi...
  • Page 10: Routine Maintenance Schedule

    3. Change engine oil fi lter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to engine owner’s manual for recommendations and other maintenance items. 4. Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions. Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 11: Maintenance Points

    (1 per spindle, Fuel 3 total) Filter Front Caster Grease Zerk (1 per side) Front Wheel Bearing Grease Zerk (1 per side) Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 12: Safety Features

    (PTO) is off. If the seat is vacated during mowing without positioning 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 700297...
  • Page 13: Controls

    (The Choke may not be used or available on your model) Deck Lock Parking Brake Handle Handle Deck Foot Pedal Fuel Tank Deck Height Caps Indicator Decal Steering/Speed Control Levers Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 14: Start-Up & Operation

    Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 15: Steering Speed Control Levers

    (See below) them. FORWARD REVERSE ZERO FORWARD REVERSE RIGHT TURN RIGHT TURN RIGHT TURN Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 16: Ocdc (Operator Controlled Discharge Chute)

    Handle position as mower passes over the ground. Chute Setting OCDC Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 17: Manual Deck Lift

    Quick Lift pedal rotated to the “OUT” or oper- will move, or extra weight has been added to ating position. the deck and needs to be removed. Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 18: Shutdown Procedures

    Always make certain the two bypass valves are torqued back to 84-120 in-lb before starting the engine. (See adjacent fi gure) Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 19: Blade Replacement

    Check tires for proper infl ation. Start mower and engage PTO for approximately one minute to remove excess water from belts and pulleys. Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 20: Preparation For New Mowing Season

    Deck Belt 4-Bottom 9907525X100S Deck Pulley 5-Top Deck 300037 300059 Pulley 30224 6-Idler Pulley 200031 7-Pump Pulley 600055 8-Engine Pulley 500012 9-Clutch Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 21: Notes

    Notes Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 22 Notes Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 23 Notes Dixie Chopper ▪ 6302 E. County Road 100 N. ▪ Coatesville, IN ▪ 46121 ▪ www.dixiechopper.com 700297 08/2012...
  • Page 24 Coatesville, Indiana 46121 www.dixiechopper.com Dixie Chopper ® and The World’s Fastest Lawn Mower ® are registered trademarks of Magic Circle Coroporation any and all use and/or reproductions are stricly prohibited. Specifi cations and instructions subject to change without notice, see your Authorized Dixie Choopper Dealer for further details.

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