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COLLECTION SYSTEM
Operator’s Manual
Parts List
DCG DFS / 114883
Please read the operator’s manual carefully and make sure you understand
the instructions before using the machine.
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©2007 Dixon. All Rights Reserved. Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.
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INDEX Features And Controls............................................................................... 4 General Information ................................................................................... 5 Safety Procedures .................................................................................... 5 Training ........................................................................................... 5 Preparation .................................................................
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FEATURES HOOD INLET HOSE HOPPER 8059-017 4
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GENERAL INFORMATION General Information • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys This manual will assist you in the safe operation and and wire which can be thrown by the machine. proper maintenance of your Dixon equipment. Read it thoroughly before attempting to operate the machine. • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other Call your dealer or Dixon if additional information is fuels. They are flammable and vapors are required. expl
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SAFETY INFORMATION 4 - Maintenance and Storage Assembly Instructions • Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, Front Weight Bar cleaning, or repairing. Tools Required • Clean grass and debris from muffler and engine to 3 Ratchet with / " Socket help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. 8 3 • Let engine cool before storing and do not store / " Wrench 8 near sparks or open flame. • Shut off fuel while storing. Do not store fuel near Mo
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ASSEMBLY Collection System Tools Required Ratchet ¾" Socket Torque Wrench Flat Screw Driver 5 ½" Wrench /32" Allen Wrench SUPPORT BRACKET ½" Socket Hacksaw 9 11 /16" Wrench /32" Drill Bit 9 /16" Socket Drill 5 /8" Socket 1. Open the mounting kit box and remove all of the components. 2. Place the support bracket on the frame and 3 secure with (2) 539 990563, /8 x 1 bolts and (2) 3 539 976979, /8 nyloc nuts. 3. Place the hitch brackets on the frame and secure with (3) 990622, ½ x 1¼ bolts and (3)
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ASSEMBLY Handle Assembly 3. Attach threaded rod to hopper and handle. When 1. Attach backing plate and tube support to hopper connected, adjust threaded tube using adjusting using holes shown in illustration. nuts at both ends. The adjustment will be 2. Connect handle to tube support using pivot pin. complete when handle is pulled forward and hopper door is fully closed. 4. Adjust handle stop so it goes over the center. HANDLE ROD END PIVOT PIN BACKING PLATE HOLES STOP TUBE SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT NU
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ASSEMBLY Hopper Door Adjustment Operating the Collection System Adjust door rods on both sides with adjusting nut so 1. NEVER USE THE COLLECTION SYSTEM door closes evenly. See illustration. WITHOUT THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY AND HOSES SECURELY ATTACHED. 2. Make sure hoses are connected at both ends. Inspect hoses prior to each use. 3. Do not use the unit on slopes greater than 10 degrees. HOPPER HOPPER DOOR 4. The mower must be running in order to vacuum debris through the mower deck. DOOR RODS 5. In h
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Storage Transport 1. Clean machine. 2. Cover all scratches with touch-up paint. WARNING 3. Covered or indoor storage is recommended. The collection system hopper must be completely empty while driving forward onto a trailer. If the mower must be loaded onto a trailer while there is still debris in the container, the mower must be backed up onto the trailer to avoid tipping. Cleaning and Washing Regular cleaning, washing, and lubricating will prolong the service of the mac
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Caring For Hoses Cleaning Poly Mesh 1. Inspect hoses before each use. If hoses have The poly mesh on the collection system is located excessive wear, tears, or punctures, replace inside the container hood. For best results, clean poly immediately. mesh regularly. 2. To prolong the life of the hose, periodically rotate DO NOT USE THE COLLECTION SYSTEM WITHOUT hose and turn hose end to end. Refer to POLY MESH SECURELY IN PLACE. Preventative Maintenance Schedule in this manu
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HOPPER ASSEMBLY 37 38 20 2 5 23 4 3 25 10 34 44 26 9 16 19 22 17 1 2 25 36 12 24 14 16 21 13 15 33 40 25 41 35 20 14 39 30 23 6 28 21 29 31 43 2 24 8 7 27 44 8059-014 ITEM QTY. P/N DESCRIPTION 1 ......1 .... 113754 ....... WELDMENT - HOPPER 2 ......8 .... 104808 ....... PILLOW BLOCK 3 ......1 .... 113747 ....... WELDMENT - DOOR 4 ......1 .... 113755 ....... PLATE - BACKING ITEM QTY. P/N DESCRIPTION 5 ......1 .... 113748 ....... TUBE - SUPPORT, HANDLE 6 ......1 .... 113746 ....... WELDMENT - BELL
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DRIVE KIT ASSEMBLY 4 5 10 9 3 6 13 17 12 21 7 11 11 14 8 1 10 16 15 2 11 12 18 8059-015 14 15 ITEM QTY. P/N DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY. P/N DESCRIPTION 3 1 .... 1 ... 111199 ...... HITCH BRKT WELDMENT, LT 10 .... 8 ... 976979 ...... NUT /8-16 HEX NYLOK ZD 2 .... 1 ... 111201 ...... HITCH BRKT WELDMENT, RT 11..10 ... 101331 ...... NUT ½ HEX NYLOK ZD 3 .... 1 ... 20255 ........ FRONT WEIGHT BAR 12..10 ... 990622 ...... BOLT ½-13 X 1¼ WHIZLK ZD SP 3 4 .... 1 ... 111313 ...... HOLD DOWN, WEIGHT BAR 13 ...
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HOOD ASSEMBLY 1 5 7 9 11 9 8 3 4 8 9 10 8059-018 4 6 2 ITEM P/N QTY. DESCRIPTION ITEM P/N QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 ... 539 111172 ....1 ..HOOD 7 ... 539 976978 .... 8 .. NUT, ¼-20, NYLOK 2 ... 539 111175 .... 2 .. SUPPORT, DRAW LATCH 8 ... 539 991003 .... 8 .. HCS, ¼-20 x 1¾, GR5 3 ... 539 111182 ....1 ..INLET TUBE 9 ... 539 990598 ..16 ..WASHER, ¼ 3 4 ... 539 111183 .... 1 .. MESH, POLY DIAMOND 10... 539 102744 ....7 ..RIVET, /16 x ¼ 3 5 ... 539 102587 ....6 ..GROMMET, BUMPER 11... 539 200684 ..25 ..
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Part No. 539 130680R1 01/07
