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Model # ____________________ Engine Model # ____________________ Serial # ____________________ Engine Serial # ____________________ Date Purchased ____________________ Engine Spec. # ____________________ 2010 Xcaliber Gas/Diesel Owner’s Manual 700260 12/2011...
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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.
WARRANTY POLICIES (cont’d) Limitation of Warranty The Product Registration/Dealer Delivery Certifi cation must be mailed to Dixie Chopper within three days of the original retail purchase date to enable accurate validation of the warranty period provided. Proof of purchase may be required ( invoice &...
• Check all belts for proper wear and correct tension. • Check engine oil and air fi lters as recommended in the engine manufacturers’ operators manual. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
Do not operate the mower near any body of water, (lakes, ponds, riverbanks, etc.). When backing up, make sure the area behind you is clear. Dixie Chopper’s zero turning radius nearly eliminates the need for backing up. Simply turn the mower around within its own dimen- sion and proceed forward.
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Always run engine at idle for at least one minute (fi ve minutes maximum) for each hour of pre- vious running, before shutting down engine. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
, under a load, operator should reduce ground speed, consult manual, and/or contact your dealer for any questions PORTATION CHARGES TO AND FROM THE SERVICING DEALER. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
1. Ignition Switch 2. Electric Clutch Switch 3. Parking Brake 4. Throttle Control 5. Steering Control Levers 6. Choke (Excluding Diesel) Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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The safety interlock system must be tested periodically. To test operation, the following functions must be performed by an Authorized Dixie Chopper Dealer for your protection: Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
3500 when under load slow ground speed until engine maintains RPM as listed above. If at any time the engine does not operate consistently between the set parameters; contact your autho- rized Dixie Chopper dealer. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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3. Upper Screen with optional bolt-on lower screen on some models. 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...
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...
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7 psi. If any tire’s pressure is not correct, correct the pressure(s) to the appropriate pressure level Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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Replace the drive belts if they show signs of cuts, tears, burns caused by slipping, or excessive wear. Refer to the Routine Maintenance section of this manual for a schedule of replacement. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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Install switch into holder. Install clevis pin. Install control panel with fasteners. Install cotter pin. Remove wheel chocks. Lower mower from jack. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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Check air pressure in tires. If needed, infl ate deposits in the carburetor and fuel system to proper pressure: front tires 12 psi and back as it becomes old. tires 7 psi. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
4. Change engine oil fi lter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for recommendations and other maintenance items. 5. Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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With parking brake on, steering levers in the neutral lock position, and deck blades disengaged, start mower while sitting in the seat. When engine starts, lift up off the seat. The engine should shut down. If engine continues to run, see an authorized Dixie Chopper dealer to service the safety inter- lock system.
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1 each side) Hours or Annually Steering Lever Pivots Every 200 (Under Seat) Hours Every 100 Right & Left Side Deck Hours Drive Hub Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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LUBRICATION POINTS Front Wheel Bearing Every 100 1 Each Front Wheel Hours Every 100 Hours Scissor Linkage Pivot Center Deck Drive Hub Deck Engaging Rod Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
DURE WILL RESULT IN PERMANENT DAM- AGE TO THE FUEL SOLENOID. Routine Maintenance For lubrication and fi lter information please see the routine maintenance section. Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
DIESEL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION POINTS CHECK PAGES 20 AND 21 FOR FURTHER DIESEL LUBRICATION POINTS. Diesel Updrive Assembly Every 100 Hours Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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NOTES Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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NOTES Dixie Chopper • 6302 E. County Road 100 N. • Coatesville, IN • 46121 • www.dixiechopper.com...
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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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