Dixie Chopper Iron Eagle 2350 Owner's Manual
Model # ____________________
Iron Eagle Owner’s Manual
y
2008
and Higher
AUTHORIZED DEALER
About This Manual
with the mower.
All information, illustrations, and specifi cations contained in this manual were in effect at the time of
trouble free service when operated and maintained as directed in this manual.
tion and service of Dixie Chopper Mowers.
A space has been provided on the cover and below to record information about your new Dixie Chopper
Date Purchased: ___________________________________________
Model Number: ___________________________________________
Serial Number: ___________________________________________
Purchased From: ___________________________________________
Prior to operating the Dixie Chopper lawn mower, you
Warranty
As a condition of the Dixie Chopper warranty, the owner and operator(s) are fully responsible for having read, and
that it will adjust, repair, or replace, any factory original part used in the manufacturing of a Dixie Chopper complete
two years
from the retail
three years
from the
tery will be replaced at no charge. Battery failures occurring beyond 6 months but less than 1 year from date of unit
This symbol, if used, warns of
DANGER
immediate hazards which will
result in severe personal injury or death.
This symbol refers to a hazard
WARNING
or unsafe practice which can
result in severe personal injury or death.
This symbol refers to a hazard
WARNING
or unsafe practice which can
result in severe personal injury or product or property damage.
Familiarize yourself with the controls and
know how to stop the mower quickly.
Inspect your work area carefully. Remove
debris from the turf area to be cut.
Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep
away from whirling blades. Keep feet
and hands away from underneath mower
deck.
Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation.
This machine is not meant for highway or
street use. It is not a recreational vehicle
and you should never carry passengers.
Never tamper with safety devices or guards.
If a guard or safety device is damaged or
removed, replace before operating mower.
Handle gasoline carefully. Never add fuel to
tank while the engine is running or hot.
warranty adjustments on engines. Engine warranty claims must be fi led with the appropriate engine manufacturer
for necessary warranty repairs. In general, engines used on Dixie Chopper units are warranted by the respective
two years
from the retail purchase date on behalf of the original owner.
A Dixie Chopper complete unit (including any defective parts) requiring warranty repair, must be returned to an
from the dealer for warranty work will be the responsibility of the unit owner.
All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Dixie Chopper Servicing Dealer
Warranty
Expressly Not Covered
a) Replacement of service items such as oil, lubricants, spark plugs, belts, rubber hoses, or other items subject
to normal service replacement.
b) Maintenance services such as cleaning, lubrication, oil change, blade sharpening, etc.
c) Damage, defects or deterioration due to normal use, wear, or exposure to elements.
d) Damage or defects resulting from misuse, neglect, alteration, accident or negligence.
e) Use of fuels, oils, or lubricants other than as specifi ed.
f) Damage or defects resulting from repairs by person(s) other than an authorized Dixie Chopper service
dealer or installation of
parts other than genuine Dixie Chopper parts or parts recommended by Dixie Chopper.
g) Repairs, alterations or installations of accessories, which have an adverse affect on the operation, perfor
mance, or durability of the
Dixie Chopper complete unit.
h) Repair or replacements resulting from operations of Dixie Chopper equipment that has been modifi ed,
altered, or affected with
respect to the intended use of the product.
i) Repair or replacement as a result of Dixie Chopper equipment operated in a manner which is not in accord
with the instructions as
specifi ed in the operator’s manual or other instructions provided by Dixie Chopper.
Dixie Chopper Is Not Responsible For…(nor limited to the following)
j) Travel time, overtime, after-hours time or other extraordinary repair charges or charges relating to repairs
or replacements outside
of normal business hours at the place of business of the authorized Dixie Chopper service dealer.
k) Loss, cost or expense relating to transportation of Dixie Chopper equipment from the location of owner
or location where used by owner to or from any authorized Dixie Chopper service dealer.
Warranty
l) Expenses relating to gasoline, oil, or lubricants.
m) Rental of like or similar equipment during the time of any warranty, or replacement work.
n) Any claims for lost revenue, lost profi t or additional cost or expense incurred as a result of a claim of
breach of warranty.
o) Loss or damage to person or property other than that covered by the terms of this warranty.
p) Any telephone, telegram, travel charges, or attorney’s fees.
Disclaimer
Any and all statements or representations made by seller of this equipment, including those set forth in any sales
literature or made orally by any sales representative, are superceded by the terms of this warranty. There are no
representations or warranties, which have been authorized and provided to the buyer of Dixie Chopper equipment,
other than as set forth in this warranty. Any affi rmation of fact or promise made by Dixie Chopper or any of its representatives to the buyer which relates to the goods that are the subject of this warranty shall not be regarded as part
of the basis of the bargain and shall not be deemed to create any express warranty that such goods shall conform to
the affi rmation or promise.
1. Know the location and function of the controls and how to operate them. Know how to stop quickly.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND THE INSTRUCTIONS FURNISHED
WITH ATTACHMENTS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MOWER.
2. Do not allow children to operate machine. Do not allow adults to operate machine without proper
instruction.
3. Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children, pets, or others are present. The operator
is responsible for the safety of others within the vicinity of the operation of this mower.
4. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating blades or other rotating parts while engine is running.
5. Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, and debris of any kind) that can be picked up and
thrown by the mower, and possibly damage the equipment or cause personal injury to the operator
or bystanders.
6. Disengage all attachment clutches, set parking brake, and place steering speed control levers into neutral
lock (open) position before attempting to start engine.
7. Disengage power to attachments, stop engine, and remove ignition key before leaving the operator
position or leaving machine unattended.
8. Do not attempt to adjust or repair the mower deck, the drive system, the mower blades, or any moving
parts of the vehicle while the engine is running. You must disengage power to attachments, disengage
PTO, set parking brake, set steering control levers to neutral
lock, shut off the engine, and remove key before making any repairs or adjustments or attempting
any of the following tasks:
a. Deck pitch adjustment
b. Unclogging the chute
c. Checking blade mounting bolts for proper
tightness at frequent intervals
d. Refueling
Failure to comply can result in personal injury or death.
9. Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in use.
10. Attempting to use this mower on slopes exceeding 15 degrees is not recommended. Reduce
speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes to prevent tipping or loss of control. Be especially cautious
ands slow down when changing directions on slopes. DO NOT mow slopes when grass is wet.
11. Stay alert for holes, rocks, and roots in the terrain which can cause the vehicle to upset. Keep away
from dropoffs.
12. When mowing uphill, avoid sudden stops to prevent tipping over. When mowing downhill, loss of traction
and/or braking ability can occur. To compensate, slightly increase ground speed and make
shallow turns gradually, until tighter control is regained.
13. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use counterweights as advised in the Owner’s Manual.
14. Watch out for traffi c when near to or crossing roads, and obey traffi c laws. Disengage blades and
wait for them to stop before crossing gravel roads.
15. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of materials toward bystanders, nor allow anyone
near the vehicle while it is in operation.
16. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition.
17. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
18. Never attempt to operate mower while under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
19. Handle gasoline with care - it is highly fl ammable.
Follow these guidelines:
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Place container out of reach of children.
c. Use gasoline only as a fuel, neveras a cleaner.
d. Never remove cap to add gasoline to a running or hot engine, or to an engine that has not been
allowed to cool for several minutes after running.
e. Never fi ll fuel tank indoors.
f. Wipe up spilled gasoline.
g. Positively NO SMOKING.
h. Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an
open fl ame or spark.
i. Always have a fi re extinguisher present when using gasoline or other fl ammable substance.
20. Keep vehicle and attachments in good operating condition and keep safety devices, such as guards,
shields, and covers, in place and working.
21. Do not operate the mower or attachments if any guards are missing or not functioning properly.
22. Stop the mower and attachments, secure the mower, and inspect for damage after striking a foreign
object. Repair any damage before restarting and operating the equipment.
23. Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
24. Disengage power to mower deck before backing up. No mower is designed to mow in reverse,
nor can it be safely operated in reverse. Dixie Chopper’s Zero Turning Radius eliminates the need for back
ing up. Simply turn the mower around within its own dimension and proceed forward.
25. Do not mow with mower blades that are out of balance or have eroded airlifts and/or split
ends.
26. Use personal protective equipment when operating mower or performing maintenance, such as (but
not limited to) protection for eyes, ears, feet, and head. Do not operate or service the mower when
barefoot or wearing open-toed sandals.
27. Use caution when handling mower blades during replacement or maintenance. Wear appropriate protective
gloves and clothing and cover the sharp cutting edges of the blades. Failure to comply can result in per sonal injury.
28. Operate mower only in daylight or good artifi cial light.
29. If at all possible, do not operate mower when grass is wet.
30. Do not make sudden turns, stops, starts, reversals, or any abrupt maneuvers, especially
when negotiating slopes. The steering speed control arms are very responsive to slight movement. Rapid,
rough, or jerky manipulation of the steering speed control arms can result in damage to equipment and
personal injury.
31. Do not run the engine in an enclosure without adequate ventilation to the outside. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide which is odorless and deadly poisonous to humans. Failure to comply can result in
personal injury or death.
32. Do not work underneath the mower unless it is supported safely by jack stands with a safe working
load capacity of 1/2 ton or more, a hoist, or blocks. Failure to comply can result in personal injury or death.
33. Disconnect the spark plug wires and place the wires where they cannot contact spark plugs when setting
vide you with important safety information. Should these decals become diffi -
up, adjusting, doing repairs on, or transporting your mower. Mower can accidentally start if spark plug
wires are connected. Failure to comply can result in personal injury or death.
34. Do not touch hot parts of the mower. Failure to comply can result in personal injury.
35. Give complete and undivided attention to the job at hand.
36. Obey all safety decals.
Major Features
MPH 100% 80%
4.0 2.02 1.67
4.5 2.27 1.87
5.0 2.52 2.08
5.5 2.78 2.30
6.0 3.03 2.50
6.5 3.28 2.70
7.0 3.53 2.92
At Dixie Chopper, we believe that every machine should
pack the maximum amount of performance. We also
believe if you listen to your customers, they will tell you
what they want; and we have been listening to our customers for years!
The Iron Eagle, the newest mower in the Dixie Chopper
lineup, is a tough compact unit.
Powered by a Kohler engine (20, 23, and 25 Hp), the
new Iron Eagle is available in 44”, 50”, and 60” deck
widths.
Yet despite its lower price tag, it includes some of the
same rugged features that professionals use every day,
continuing to set Dixie Chopper apart from other mowers on the zero-turn landscape.
Productivity Chart
The following is an “Acres Per Hour” productivity
chart for the Iron Eagle 2350 model Dixie Chopper
mower. Effi ciency ratings of 100% and 80% are shown.
Eighty percent refl ects actual mowing conditions, considering turns and overlapping.
MPH x cut width
100%
99
MPH x cut width
80%
120
Acres per hour
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Acres per hour
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