Dixon BLOUNT 3O4 Technical Data Brochure

DIXON INDUSTRIES, INC
A B L O U N T C O M P A N Y
A I R P O R T I N D U S T R I A L P A R K
PO BOX 1569
COFFEYVILLE KS 67337 O945
316 251 2OOO
FAX 316 251 4117
TECHNICAL
Mode1 3O4
IMPORTANT - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

SEAT ADJUSTMENT

1. Pull or lift body retention latch (P/N 3934)
from transaxle backing plate, raise and push
body and seat assembly forward.
2. Loosen four seat b o l t s (P/N 3006) and s l i d e
seat forward or backward to desired position.
3. Re-tighten bolts. DO NOT operate mower
without seat retention bolts properly
tightened.
4. Close upper body and push r e t e n t i o n
latch (P/N 3934) over transaxle backing plate.

BODY REMOVAL

1. The 304 has a (2) piece polyethelene body. The upper body can be folded
forward to expose the transaxle.
remove the upper body to service the transaxle.
2. To remove upper body, remove two bolts (P/N 3080) from the front
of upper body hinge located on the brake shaft (P/N 9283). Disconnect seat
switch (P/N 4761) at plug -in.
3. Reverse above procedure to reins tall.

ADJUSTMENT OF MOWER DECK DRIVE BELT

1. The mower deck drive belt is tensioned by a spring loaded engagement idler
quadrant.
2. This system is designed to maintain the proper belt tension at all times.
3. Belt tension can be adjusted by m o v i n g the engaging rod (P/N 7013) i n t o the
outside hole of engagement handle (P/N 7020).
4. After, belt tension is adjusted, check to assure that the mower blade will not
turn freely when the engaging rod is in the "OFF" position.
5. If the mower blade turns freely, adjust the blade by loosening nut (P/N 3205)
at end of the brake rod (P/N 2988).
6. After adjustment is achieved, perform the safety checks listed below.
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