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SECTION 3
INTRODUCTION
ongratulations on your purchase of a DIXIE
H
PPER claimed defective must be returned to the factory for in-
lawn mower. We believe you have exercised excellent spection, repair or replacement with transportation
judgement, and are most appreciative o
you patronage. charges prepaid.This w arranty does not apply to damage
We recommend you read this entire manual be
ore in transit or damage caused by misuse negligence, or
operating this unit.Time spent in becoming
ully aquainted accident,to alterations or repairs done outside the
actory
with its performance features, adjustments and main- or authorized service center, nor does it obligate us to
tenance will add a longer and more satisfactory life to assume any transportation charges in connection with the
your DIXIE
H
PPER. The manu
acturer reserves the replacement o
the parts claimed to be de
ective.
right to make changes or add improvements to its product OUR WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO THE
at any time w ithout incurring any obligation to make such BLADES OR BELTS ON OUR MOWERS DUE TO THE
changes to its product manufactured previously.As w ith VERY NATURE OF THE FUNCTION THEY PERFORM AND
alllawnmowers,i
handled carelessly, it is a dangerous THEELEMENTS THEY AREEXPOSEDTO. NOR LOST
piece o
equipment. I
incorrectly used, this machine can REVENUE.
cause severe injury. Y
U THE
PERAT
R ARE The warranty specifically excludes engines, tires and
RE
P
N
IBLE WHEN
PERATIN
IT. Therefore, safety batteries which are w arranted separately by their
is o
the utmost importance. respective manu
acturers. All claims
or de
ective engines
WARRANTY or engine parts must be made in accordance w ith the
This mow er is w arranted for one year from date of engine manufacturers warranty. This warranty is null and
purchase against all de
ects in material and workman- void i
any parts other than the original manu
acturers
ship. Under normal use and service our obligation, under
this warranty,shall be limited to the replacement or repair,
to the original retail purchaser,of any part or parts,which,
within the warranty period, shall be shown to be de
ect-
ive due to
aulty w orkmanship at the
actory. All parts
SAFETY PRECAUTION mower deck. Never direct the discharge of material towar
Those who come in contact with the DIXIE
H
PPER bystanders, nor allow anyone near the machine w hile in
should be trained in its proper use and w arned o
its operation. This machine is not meant
or highway or street
danger be
ore operating, adjusting, or servicing it. They use. It is not a recreational vehicle and you should never
should also read and understand this entire manual, and carry passengers. Never tamper with safety devices or
the engine owners manual. guards. If a guard or safety device is damaged, or
Familiarize yoursel
w ith the controls and learn how to removed, replace be
ore operating mower. Handle
stop the mower quckly. gasoline care
ully. Never add
uel to
uel tank while the
Inspect your work area carefully. Remove debris from engine is running or hot
the turf area to be cut.
Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep aw ay
rom
whirling blades. Keep feet and hands fromunderneath
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS shipped -- stabilizer armone hole down fromtop front
To start machine observe the
ollow ing procedure:
w ing and middle and top hole in the rear. For cutting below
control levers out to neutral position. 2 1
2", it may be necessary to lower the rear o
the deck.
heck to be sure the *N
TE-- Never allow the rear of the deckto be lower tha
deck engaging handle is in the disengaged position.
et the front: unless the cutting height is in full up
throttle handle to hal
-throttle position. Turn key to start position
6"
, and you are mowing tall weeds. This is the
position and release when engine
ires. only exception and w ill happen automatically w ith
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT the deck in the fullup position.
Mow er deck height is adjustable from1" to 6" in 3
4"
increments with a
oot actuated lever.
Mower deck may be leveled side to side by adjusting
ways cut grass w
t
t
e eng
ne at
u
t
rott
e.
eye bolts at the front of the deck. This engine speed allows the cutting blades to
Mower deck pitch,
ront to rear, may be adjusted by operate at optimumcutting speed.
ontrol ground speed
changing stabilizer armposition at front or rear (in 1/2" with steering levers.
increments). Adjustment at the rear of the deck or in the *NOTE-- Operating engine at less than 3/4 throttle w ill
middle stabilizer armwill result in 1" change in pitch result in decreased air flow through the cowling causing
*NOTE-- To mow in the 2 1/2" range, leave as engine overheat.
WARRANTY
