Dixie Chopper Vortex 2008 Mode d'emploi

Model # ____________________

Serial # ____________________

Date Purchased ____________________

April

2008

700134

2008 Vortex

Installation/Owner’s Manual

6302 E. County Road 100 N • Coatesville, IN 46121 • (765) 246-7737 • Fax: (765) 246-6146

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AUTHORIZED DEALER

About This Manual

This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the accessory. It must be available to all of the

operators and/or person(s) servicing the accessory. Should the accessory be resold, this manual must

remain with the accessory.

All information, illustrations, and speciﬁ cations contained in this manual were in effect at the time of

publication. Dixie Chopper reserves the right to change, modify, and/or discontinue speciﬁ cations and/

or design without notice. If there is a change that has been made to your accessory which is not shown

or reﬂ ected in this manual, please see your authorized Dixie Chopper Mower dealer before operating

and/or servicing the equipment.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Dixie Chopper mower accessory. We at Dixie Chopper

are conﬁ dent that this accessory will provide you with years of excellent performance, durability, and

trouble free service when operated and maintained as directed in this manual.

Should you ever have any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, or safety of your accessory,

please contact your authorized Dixie Chopper Mower dealer who has been specially trained on opera-

tion and service of Dixie Chopper Mower Accessories.

A space has been provided on the cover and below to record information about your new Dixie Chopper

Mower Accessory. Please take time to record such information for future reference, especially when

you contact an authorized Dixie Chopper Mower dealer with questions.

Date Purchased: ___________________________________________

Model Number: ___________________________________________

Serial Number: ___________________________________________

Purchased From: ___________________________________________

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty Policies

Safety Information

Safety Precautions

Safety Decals

Kit Components

Blower Installation

Silver Eagle Hopper Installation

Standard Hopper Installation

Propane Hopper

Installation

F2/F4/F5 Pre-Installation

F2/F4/F5 Hopper Installation

F4/F5 Door Linkage Adjustment

Counter Weight Installation

Diesel Hopper Installation

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Warranty Policies

There are no understandings, agreements, representations, or warranties expressed or implied (including but not

limited to any regarding the merchantability or ﬁ tness for a particular purpose), not speciﬁ ed herein, regarding the

equipment which is the subject of this warranty.

Owner/Operator Knowledge Respon

sibility

As a condition of the Dixie Chopper warranty, the owner and operator(s) are fully responsible for having read, and

reasonably understood the proper operation and care of the Dixie Chopper Bagger unit

before attempting to

operate the machine.

Through the terms and conditions contained herein, Magic Circle Corporation, a.k.a. Dixie Chopper, warrants that

it will adjust, repair, or replace any factory original part used in the manufacturing of a Dixie Chopper Bagger unit,

found to be defective in material or workmanship.

Bagger Access

ory

The warranty period is limited to one year from the date of retail purchase on behalf of the original owner of a Dixie

Chopper bagger unit. This warranty will provide the cost of repair or replacement ( at the discretion of Dixie

Chopper) of the defective part, including labor.

Hose

Bags, and Belts

Hose, bags, and belts are considered to be consumable wear items, and are therefore warranted for an initial period

of 90 days against materials or workmanship defects, not for wear or abuse.

Transportation for Warranty Repairs

A Dixie Chopper Bagger unit (including any defective part(s) requiring warranty repair, must be returned to an

authorized Dixie Chopper Service Dealer within the warranty period. The expense of transporting the unit to and

from the dealer for warranty work will be the responsibility of the unit owner.

imitation 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 & copy of product registration) from the unit owner to substantiate any warranty claim..

All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Dixie Chopper Servicing Dea

ler, using only Dixie

Chopper OEM parts

This warranty covers only Dixie Chopper Baggger units that are registered with the factory

when purchased new, properly maintained, and operated under conditions considered normal for commercial turf

equipment.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Read This Manual Carefully And Thoroughly Before Operating The Mower!

Training

1. Carefully and thoroughly read the owner’s manual. Allow adequate time to fully understand the

controls and operation of the equipment.

2. Never allow anyone to operate the mower that has not read and fully understood the owner’s

manual.

3. Do not carry passengers. Avoid mowing while people, especially children and pets are nearby,

since rotating blades can throw rocks and other items with enough force to cause serious in-

jury.

Before Use of Equipment

Operator:

Wear protective clothing while mowing. Long trousers and safety glasses will help reduce the risk

of injury from thrown objects. It is recommended that steel toe shoes with aggressive soles or some

other type of substantial footwear be worn to help protect your feet and maintain traction on slopes or

uneven ground. Always wear hearing protection.

Mowing Area:

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Look for items such as stones,

sticks, wire and other foreign objects. When struck by the mower, these and other objects may

become projectiles that could lead to serious injury and/or death.

Mower:

For your safety and the long life of your mower, always inspect the mower before each use. Before

inspection, make sure it is on a ﬂ at and level surface, the blades are disengaged, the ignition switch

off with the key removed, and the spark plug wire is off of the spark plugs.

General Condition:

• Walk around the mower looking for any ﬂ uid spills or leaks on or underneath the mower.

Remove any and all excessive debris, dirt, and/or ﬂ uids.

• Look for signs of damage or excessive wear. Check the tightness of all nuts, bolts, pins, and

screws. Tighten any that may be loose and replace any that may have been lost during use.

• Be sure the safety interlock seat switch is operating properly so that the engine can not be

started unless the operator is in the seat with the blades disengaged.

• Check the mower blades for any damage or abnormal wear and replace in sets so that they

are balanced.

• Check the tire pressure on all four tires.

• Check all belts for proper wear and correct tension.

• Check engine oil and air ﬁ lters as recommended in the engine manufacturers’ operators

manual.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Never allow individuals who have not read this Operator Manual to operate the mower.

2. Never allow children to operate mower. This mower is intended for adult use only.

3. Never operate the mower when barefoot or when wearing open sandals.

4. Thouroughly clear the work area of objects (wire, stones, sticks, bones, etc.) which may

damage the mower or cause personal injury to the operator, bystanders, or other property.

5. Before attempting to start the engine, engage parking brake, disengage the deck and all

attachment clutches and position the steering levers into the neutral lock position.

6. Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand.

7. Whenever the deck is engaged, NEVER direct the discharge of material toward bystanders nor

allow anyone near the mower while in operation.

8. Whenever possible, avoid operating the mower in wet grass.

9. Mow only in well lit areas.

10. Use EXTREME CAUTION when mowing and/or turning on hill sides.

11. Reduce speed and exercise EXTREME CAUTION on slopes to prevent tipping over or loss of

control.

12. Never operate mower on slopes exceeding 15 degrees.

13. To avoid tipping over, avoid sudden motion when mowing uphill.

14. When mowing downhill, loss of traction may occur. Weight transfer to the front wheels may

cause drive wheels to slip and result in loss of control. To help re-gain control, increase

ground speed and gradually turn left or right followed by a decrease in ground speed to regain

directional control.

15. Do not mow slopes when grass is wet.

16. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes.

17. Stay alert for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain, which may cause the mower to upset.

18. Keep away from drop-offs.

19. Do not operate the mower near any body of water, (lakes, ponds, riverbanks, etc.).

20. 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

dimension and proceed forward.

21. Disengage power to attachments, set parking brake, and stop engine before leaving the

operator position.

22. Disengage power to attachments, set parking brake, and stop engine before making any

adjustments.

23. Disengage power to deck and other attachemnts when the mower is being transported or not

in use.

24. Take all possible precautions when leaving mower unattended; such as disengaging deck,

engaging parking brake, lowerning attachments, placing steering levers into the neutral lock

position, stopping the engine, and removing the key.

25. Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety

shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition.

26. Place OCDC in the down or operating position when discharge is toward road, street, or

property.

27. Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts anytime the mower engine is running.

28. Do not mow with damaged or worn blades. Make sure blades are properly balanced.

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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

29. Stop the engine, set parking brake, and remove the key:

• After striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for damage and make any repairs

before starting and operating the mower.

• Before making any adjustments or repairs.

• Before unclogging discharge chute.

• Before refueling.

• Before exiting the mower.

30. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.

31. Uses care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.

• Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

• Limit loads to those you can safely control.

• Do not turn sharply.

• Use care when backing.

• Use extreme caution on slopes.

• Loads should not be pulled down slopes. Load may exceed braking capabilities of the

mower causing serious injury or death.

32. Use caution when near or crossing driveways, parking lots, roads, and sidewalks.

33. Always run engine at idle for at least one minute (ﬁ ve minutes maximum) for each hour of

previous running, before shutting down engine.

34. Never attempt to service or adjust the blower attachment while engine is running.

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SAFETY INFORMATION DECALS

The following decals are intended to alert you to potential hazards and to provide you

with important safety information. Should these decals become difﬁ cult to read or

are missing from the mower, contact your Dixe Chopper dealer for a replacement.

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44” Silver Eagle Deck Hanger

DAPDF5044-6

50” Deck Spacer Bafﬂ e

DAPDF5044-5

44”/50” Spindle-Drive

Blower Pulley

0-06-144-0282-0

44”/50” Scroll Bafﬂ e

DAPDF5044 60” Scroll Bafﬂ e

DAPDF60 72” Scroll Bafﬂ e

DAPDF72

44” Front Bafﬂ e

DAPDF5044-11

60” Front Bafﬂ e

DAPDF60-6

50” Front Bafﬂ e

DAPDF5044-10

72” Front Bafﬂ e

DAPDF72-5

V idler Pulley

AVI-56-006

60” Spindle Drive/

Blower Pulley

0-06-144-0279

Flat idler Pulley

FH-5216-2

72” Spindle-Drive

Blower Pulley

0-06-144-0281

Hopper Mounting

Bracket Left

FCPDF001-L

Hopper Mounting

Bracket Right

FCPDF001-R

Front WeighT

CWFPDF

Counterweight

Housing

CWDPDF-1

Counterweight

CWPDF-1

Bagger Ring

F2PDF005

Mounting Bracket

Foot

FCPDF020

PART IDENTIFICATION

50” Pulley Guard

PG50

60”/72” Pulley Guard

PG6072

DCB037

Hose

DAPDF72Kit

72” Deck Kit

DCD077

F2 Bag

FCPDF001-D

Diesel Hopper Kit

2006A62R

A62 Belt

BLPDF020

Discharge Liner

DAPDF44Kit

44” Deck Kit

FCPDF029

Hardware Kit

DAPDF60Kit

60” Deck Kit

DAPDF50Kit

50” Deck Kit

FCPDF029-1

Clamps

DCT077

F3 Bag

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F5 PART IDENTIFICATION

Ref. #

Part #

Description

FCPDF002

Leg

FCPDF016-L

Angle Leg LH

FCPDF016-R

Angle Leg RH

F5PDF002

Main Body

FCPDF003

Inlet Tube

F5PDF003

F5 Door Assembly

F5PDF013

Handle Assembly

FCPDF026

Push Bar Straight

FCPDF028-R

Latch RH

FCPDF028-L

Latch LH

FCPDF027-L

Push Bar Left Bent

FCPDF027-R

Push Bar Right Bent

FCPDF023

Heat Shield

FCPDF024

L-Bracket

FCPDF025

Stabilizer

N/A

Clevis

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