Dixie Chopper Pursuit 1832S, Pursuit 1836S, Pursuit 1836D, Pursuit 1844D Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual
2016 PURSUIT WALK-BEHIND
Safety, Operation, & Maintenance Manual
Pursuit 1832S, Single-Drive, 32” Cutting Unit
Pursuit 1836S, Single-Drive, 36” Cutting Unit
Pursuit 1836D, Dual-Drive, 36” Cutting Unit
Pursuit 1844D, Dual-Drive, 44” Cutting Unit
WARNING
Warning: If incorrectly used, this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and
maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers, and must
read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust,or service the machine.
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CONTENTS
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Introduction
2.1 Important ..........................................................................1
2.2 Product Identication .........................................................1
2.3 Serial Numbers ...................................................................1
2.4 Guidelines for the Disposal of Scrap Products .....................2
Safety
3.1 How to Operate Safely ....................................................... 3
Specications
4.1 Engine Specications .........................................................7
4.2 Dimensions and Weights ....................................................8
4.3 Mower Specication ........................................................10
4.4 Cutting Unit Specication ................................................10
4.5 Belt Specication .............................................................10
4.6 Recommended Lubricants ................................................ 11
4.7 Slopes .............................................................................. 11
4.8 Accessories ......................................................................11
4.9 Support Literature ............................................................11
Decals
5.1 Safety & Instruction Decals ............................................... 12
Controls
6.1 Mower Controls ...............................................................13
6.2 Ignition Switch ................................................................. 14
6.3 PTO Switch ......................................................................14
6.4 Hour Meter ...................................................................... 14
6.5 Throttle Lever ...................................................................14
6.6 Neutral Release ................................................................ 14
6.7 Parking Brake ...................................................................14
6.8 Pursuit 1836S Controls ....................................................15
6.9 Pursuit 1836D/1844D Controls ........................................16
Operation
7.1 Daily Inspection ................................................................17
7.2 Pursuit 1836S OPC System ............................................... 18
7.3 Pursuit 1836D/1844D OPC System ................................... 19
7.4 Operating Procedure ........................................................20
7.5 Starting The Engine ..........................................................21
7.6 To Stop The Engine .......................................................... 21
7.7 Pursuit 1832/1836S Driving ..............................................22
7.8 Pursuit 1836D/1844D Driving ...........................................23
7.9 Mowing ........................................................................... 24
7.10 Mowing On Slopes ........................................................24
7.11 Towing The Mower ........................................................ 25
Maintenance
9.1 General Precautions ............................................................. 28
9.2 Engine ................................................................................. 28
9.3 Engine Oil ............................................................................ 29
9.4 Engine Air Filter ................................................................... 30
9.5 Fuel ..................................................................................... 30
9.6 Battery ................................................................................. 31
9.7 Charge the battery ............................................................... 32
9.8 Engine Exhaust .................................................................... 32
9.9 Tires..................................................................................... 33
9.10 Wheel Mounting Procedure ............................................... 42
9.11 Air Cooling System ............................................................ 34
9.12 Inspecting Blades ............................................................... 34
9.13 Sharpening Blades ............................................................. 35
9.14 Electrical System ................................................................ 35
9.15 Care and Cleaning ............................................................. 36
9.16 Mower Storage .................................................................. 37
Adjustments
10.1 General Precautions ........................................................... 38
10.2 Belt Adjustment ................................................................. 39
10.3 Height of Cut ..................................................................... 40
10.4 Torque Specication ........................................................... 42
Problem Solving
11.1 General .............................................................................. 43
Quality of Cut
12.1 Quality of Cut Problem Solving .......................................... 44
12.2 Washboarding ................................................................... 44
12.3 Step Cutting ...................................................................... 45
12.4 Scalping ............................................................................. 45
12.5 Stragglers .......................................................................... 46
12.6 Streaks ............................................................................... 46
12.7 Windrowing....................................................................... 47
Notes
Maintenance and Lubrication Charts
8.1 Maintenance Chart .......................................................... 26
8.2 Lubrication Chart ............................................................. 27
8.3 Fluid Requirements ..........................................................27
This product contains or release chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Proposition 65 Warning
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INTRODUCTION
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2.1 IMPORTANT
The Dixie Chopper Pursuit 1832S, Pursuit 1836S, Pursuit 1836D, and Pursuit 1844D with a Gasoline engine is a self
propelled rotary mower.
If you follow all instructions in this manual, you increase the life of your mower and keep its maximum performance.
Adjustments and maintenance must always be done by an approved technician.
IMPORTANT: Do the maintenance included in this manual to make sure that the quality of cut is kept at a high level.
This SAFETY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL is part of the mower and must always stay with the mower.
Suppliers of both original and used mowers need to keep the documentation that comes with the mower.
You must use the mower to cut the grass and not for any other purpose. Compliance with the conditions or operation,
service and repair specied by the manufacturer, are understood to be part of the correct use.
ALL operators MUST read through this manual and understand the Safety Instructions, controls, lubrication and
maintenance procedures.
Make sure that you obey all safety and road trafc regulations.
You must not make any changes to the mower that the manufacturer does not approve. This type of change can release
the manufacturer from the liability for any damage or injury.
When you discard worn parts, know the environmental result and use the systems available in the country where the
mower is used. When the mower is at its end of life, there are guidelines in this manual for the removal of the mower
from use.
Use only Dixie Chopper approved parts.
The instructions recorded here are the original instructions conrmed by Dixie Chopper.
2.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Mower Serial Number Plate
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Eight-Digit Serial Number
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Location of Mower Serial number plate
The serial number plate (A) is found on the right side of the frame
below the engine.
Engine Identication Numbers
The engine Model, Type and Code numbers are stamped on the
top of the right side valve cover.
Serial Plate Location
The engine serial number is also found on a label on the side of the
engine.
2.3 SERIAL NUMBERS
Record the mower and engine numbers shown below:
Serial Number:_________________________
Engine Number:__________________________
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2.4 GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SCRAP PRODUCTS
2.4.1 DURING SERVICE LIFE
The used oil, oil lters, and engine coolant are hazardous materials. Follow the recommended procedures for their safe
removal.
If a uid leaks, contain the spill to make sure that the leak does not ow into the ground or drainage system. Follow the
local laws to make sure that leaks are controlled safely.
The maintenance procedures in this manual make sure that the damage that the mower can cause in the local
environment is controlled safely.
Take these actions after the mower complete its full service life.
2.4.2 END OF SERVICE LIFE
Use these guidelines with applicable Health, Safety and Environmental laws. Always use the approved local waste
disposal and agencies for recycled materials.
• Park the mower in a location to use all of the necessary lifting equipment.
• Use the correct tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and take instruction from the technical manuals
applicable to the mower.
• Remove and keep correctly
1. Batteries
2. Fuel
3. Engine coolant
4. Oils
• Disassemble the structure of the mower and refer to the technical manuals. Give attention to parts that have
mechanical pressure or tension applied to the part in the mower, including springs.
• Separate items that continue to have service life and returned to storage.
• Separate items that are worn into the material groups and removed according to the agencies for the recycled
materials that are available. Common types are as shown:
• Steel
• Non ferrous metals
– Aluminum
– Brass
– Copper
• Plastic Materials
– Identied
– Can be recycled
– Can not be recycled
– Not Identied
• Rubber
• Electrical and Electronic Components
• Add items that can not be easily separated into different materials to the “General discarded materials” area.
• Do not burn the discarded materials
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Change the mower records to show that the mower is not in service and is discarded. Supply this serial number to
Dixie Chopper Warranty Department to close their records.
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SAFETY
3.1 HOW TO OPERATE SAFELY
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WARNING
Know the location and correct operation of controls. Operators without experience must receive instruction from another person that knows the
correct operation of the equipment before you operate the mower. Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Dixie Chopper.
3.1.1 SAFE OPERATION
• Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material. If the operator or technician can not read this manual, the
owner is responsible to describe this material to the operators and technicians. Manuals in additional languages may
be available on the Dixie Chopper website.
• Read all of the instructions for this mower carefully. Know the controls and the correct operation of the equipment.
• Children or persons who do not understand these instructions must not use the mower. The local regulations can
limit the age of the operator.
• Never use a mower near persons, including children or animals.
• Remember that the operator or owner is responsible for accidents or hazards that occur to other persons or their
property.
• Never carry passengers.
• Never allow persons to operate or service the mower or its attachments without correct instructions.
• Do not operate equipment while tired, sick or after you use alcohol or drugs.
3.1.2 PREPARATION
• When you operate the mower, wear correct clothing, slip resistant work shoes or boots, work gloves, hard hat, safety
glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry can be caught in moving parts.
• Do not operate the equipment with the Interlock System disconnected or the system does not operate correctly.
• Do not disconnect or prevent the operation of any switch.
• Never operate equipment that is not in correct order or without decals, guards, shields, deectors or other protective
devices fastened.
• Inspect the mower before you operate the mower. Check the tire pressure and the engine oil level. Fuel is ammable.
Use caution when you add the fuel to the mower.
• Operate the mower in daylight or in good articial light. Use caution when you operate the mower during bad
weather. Never operate the mower with lightning in the area.
• Inspect the area to select the accessories and attachments that are needed to correctly and safely do the job.
• Only use parts, accessories and attachments approved by Dixie Chopper.
• Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards that are not visible.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is operated. Remove all objects you can nd before you operate. Be careful of
obstructions above the ground (low tree limbs, electrical wires) and also underground obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree
roots). Enter a new area carefully. Look for possible hazards.
EQUIPMENT OPERATED INCORRECTLY OR WITHOUT TRAINING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
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• Inspect the cutting system before you start the mower. Make sure the blades are free to rotate. When you rotate one
blade, other blades can rotate.
3.1.3 OPERATION
• Never operate the engine without enough ventilation or in an enclosed area. The carbon monoxide in the exhaust
fumes can increase to dangerous levels.
• Never carry passengers. Keep other persons or animals away from the mower.
• Disengage all drives and engage the parking brake before you start the engine. Only start the engine with the
operator behind the mower. Never start the engine with persons near the mower.
• Keep your legs, arms and body inside the operator compartment while the mower is in operation. Keep your hands
and feet away from the cutting units.
• Do not use on the slopes greater than the safe slope limit for the equipment.
• To guard against over turning or loss of control:
– Operate the mower across the face (horizontally), but not up and down on the face of slopes (vertically).
– Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.
– Decrease the speed when you operate on slopes or when you must turn. Use caution when you change
direction. Turf condition can change the mower stability.
– Use caution when you operate the mower near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
– Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards that are not visible.
• Always operate at speeds that allow you to have complete control of the machine. Make sure of your footing keep a
tight grip the handle and walk. Never run when you operate the mower.
• Use caution when you go near corners, trees or other objects that can prevent a clear view.
• Equipment must meet the current regulations to be operated on the public roads.
• Before you move across or operate on the paths or roads, turn off the PTO switch and travel at decreased speed.
Look for trafc.
• Stop the blades when the mower is on any surface that is not grass.
• Do not release the cut grass in the direction of persons or allow persons near the mower while in operation.
• Do not operate the mower with damaged guards or without safety devices in position.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine. Never change or tamper with adjusters that
are closed with a seal for the engine speed control.
• Before you leave the operator compartment, for any reason:
– Disengage all the drives.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Stop the engine and remove the key.
• When you hit an object or mower starts to cause the vibration that is not normal, inspect the mower for damage
and make repairs.
• Decrease the throttle setting before you stop the engine.
• Do not use this equipment for uses that the mower was not made for.
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3.1.4 SAFE HANDLING OF FUELS
• The fuel and the fuel vapors are ammable. Use caution when you add the fuel to the mower. The fuel vapors can
cause an explosion.
• Never use the containers that are not approved to keep or transfer fuel.
• Never keep the mower or fuel containers near an open ame or any device that can cause the ignition of fuel or fuel
vapors.
• Never ll the fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer with a plastic liner. Always put the fuel container
on the ground away from your vehicle before you ll the container.
• Refuel the mower before you start the engine. When the engine is in operation or while the engine is hot, never
remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the mower.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke when you add fuel. Extinguish all types of ignition.
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• The fuel nozzle must touch the rim of the fuel tank when you add fuel to the mower. Do not use a device to lock the
fuel nozzle in the open position.
• Do not over ll the fuel tank. Leave at least 1 inch (25 mm) below the ller neck.
• Always tighten the fuel tank cap and container cap after you add fuel.
• If the fuel spills on your clothing, change your clothing immediately.
3.1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Before you clean, adjust or repair this equipment, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent the engine to start. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Make sure the mower is parked on a solid and level surface.
• Never work on a mower that is lifted only by the jack. Always use the jack stands.
• Never allow persons to service the mower or its attachments without correct instructions.
• When you put the mower on a trailer or put the mower in storage, close the fuel valve. Do not keep fuel near ames
or drain the fuel inside a building.
• Disconnect the battery before you service the mower. Always disconnect the negative battery cable before the
positive battery cable. Always connect the positive battery cable before the negative battery cable.
• Charge the battery in an area with good airow. The battery can release hydrogen gas that is explosive. To prevent an
explosion, keep any device that can cause sparks or ames away from the battery.
• Disconnect the battery charger from the power supply before you connect or disconnect the battery charger to the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools when you service the battery.
• Be careful and wear gloves when you check or service the cutting unit blades. Replace any damaged blades, do
• not try to correct a damaged blade.
• Keep your hands and feet away from parts that move. Do not adjust the mower with the engine in operation, unless
the adjustment needs the engine in operation.
• Carefully release the pressure from components with stored energy.
• Keep the mower and the engine clean.
• Allow the engine to become cool before storage and always remove the ignition key.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to make sure the equipment is in safe condition.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Replace damaged or worn decals. Only use parts, accessories and
attachments approved by Dixie Chopper.
• To decrease the re hazard, remove materials that burn from the engine, mufer, battery tray and fuel tank area.
• Disconnect the battery and controller connectors before you weld on this mower.
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3.1.6 WHEN YOU PUT THE MOWER ON A TRAILER
• Be careful when you load or unload the mower on a trailer. Trailer must be wider than the mower and can carry the
weight of the mower.
• Use a full-width ramp to load or unload the mower on a trailer.
• Use straps, chains, cables or ropes to fasten the mower to the trailer. Both front and rear straps must be sent down
and toward sides of trailer.
• Make sure that all latches are correctly fastened.
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3.1.7 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
DANGER - Indicates a dangerous condition that WILL cause death or injury unless it is prevented.
WARNING - Indicates a dangerous condition that CAN cause death or injury unless it is prevented.
CAUTION - Indicates a dangerous condition that can cause injury and property damage unless it is prevented. The label
can indicate work procedures that are not safe.
NOTICE - Indicates a condition that can cause damage to the property unless it is prevented. The label can indicate
work procedures that are not safe.
Some illustrations in this manual show the shields, guards or plates, removed. Do not operate this equipment without
these devices correctly fastened in position.
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This safety alert symbol gives a warning of possible hazards.
WARNING
The OPC System on this mower prevents the operation of the mower unless
a.) The PTO switch is in the OFF position and b.) The drive control levers are in the
Neutral position.
The system will stop the engine if the operator leaves the operator position without:
a.) The drive control levers in of the Neutral position
b.) the PTO switch in the OFF position.
NEVER operate the mower unless the OPC System operates correctly.
WARNING
1. Before you leave the operator position, for any reason:
– Return the drive control levers to Neutral.
– Disengage all drives.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
2. Keep your hands, feet and clothing away from moving parts. Wait for all
movement to stop before you clean, adjust or service the mower.
3. Keep persons and animals away from the area of operation.
4. Never carry passengers.
5. Never operate the equipment without a correctly fastened grass deector in
position.
If additional information or service is needed, contact your Authorized Dixie Chopper Dealer. Your Dealer knows the
current methods to service this equipment.
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SPECIFICATIONS
4.1 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Make Briggs & Stratton
Model V-Twin Professional Series
Type Four cycle, air cooled, Gasoline
Number of Cylinders 2
Bore and Stroke 2.97 in. (8.38 cm) x 2.89 in. (7.34 cm)
Total Displacement 40.03 in3 (0.656 l)
Intake System Naturally Aspirated
Gross Intermittent Power 18 hp (13.4 kW) @ 3600 RPM
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Maximum Speed 3650 ± 100 rpm (No Load)
Low Idle 1750 ± 100 rpm (No Load)
Rotation Clockwise viewed at ywheel
Fuel System 2 Barrel Float Feed Carburetor
Fuel 87 Octane Gasoline
Injection System Magnetron
Spark Plug Gap 0.030 Inch (0.76 mm)
Engine Oil (API Class) SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher
Oil Pan Capacity 2 quarts (1.89 l)
Starter 12 Volt Electric Start
Alternator 12 Volt, 16 Amp
Dry Weight 84 lb. (41.3 kg)
Dimensions
(Length x Width x Height)
Emission Regulation
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Pursuit 1832S / 1836S / 1836D / 1844D
®
Maximum 10% Ethanol
19.1 x 18.2 x 14.3 in.
(50.65 x 47.07 x 58.14 cm)
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4.2 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
1832S 1836S 1836D 1844D
A - Width of Cut 32 inch 36 inch 44 inch
B - Maximum Width 41.25 inch 44.75 inch 53.5 inch
C - Height 40 inch 44 inch
D - Total length 68.5 inch 63.5 inch 65 inch 67 inch
E - Wheel Base 37.4 inch 31.75 inch 33.5 inch 35.75 inch
F - Front Wheel Track 21.6 inch 24.25 inch 28.75 inch
G - Rear Wheel Track 27.25 inch 27.75 inch 26.5 inch
Weight of unit 339 lb. 344 lb. 409 lb. 445 lb.
Rear Wheel Tire Size 16 x 6.5-8 16 x 7.5-8
Rear Wheel Type Turf
Real Wheel Tire Pressure 8-10 psi
Front Wheel Tire Size 9 x 3.5-4
Front Wheel Type Smooth
Front Wheel Tire Pressure 12-15 psi
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1832S 1836S 1836D 1844D
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SPECIFICATIONS 4
SPECIFICATIONS 4
D
E
D
C
SPECIFICATIONS 4
E
D
D
E
D
C
C
1832S
4
C
F
G
A
B
E
D
1836S
C
F
G
A
B
E
D
1836D
C
F
G
A
B
1844D
F
G
A
B
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4.3 MOWER SPECIFICATION
Battery: 12V, 300 CCA
Service Brake: Dynamic braking through the traction circuit
Parking Brake: Integrated in transmission
Fuel Tank: 5 U.S. Gallons (18.9 l)
Traction Drive: Pursuit 1332S / 1836S - Belt driven single hydrostatic drive
Cutting Unit Drive: Belt drive
Ground Speed: Pursuit 1832S / 1836S: 0-6 mph
Reverse Speed: Pursuit 1832S /1836S: 0-6.5 mph
Pursuit 1832S Cutting Performance: Up to 1.8 acres/hr. @ 6 mph
Pursuit 1836S Cutting Performance: Up to 2.18 acres/hr. @ 6 mph
Pursuit 1836D Cutting Performance: Up to 2.54 acres/hr. @ 7 mph
Pursuit 1844D Cutting Performance: Up to 3.1 acres/hr. @ 7 mph
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Pursuit 1836D / 1844D - Belt driven dual hydrostatic Hydro-Gear® EZT.
Pursuit 1836D / 1844D: 0-6 mph
Pursuit 1836D / 1844D: 0-3 mph
4.4 CUTTING UNIT SPECIFICATION
1832S 1836S / 1836D 1844D
Blade Length 16.25 inch 13.75 inch (34.9 cm) 15.125 inch (38.4 cm)
Number of blades 2 3
Height of cut adjustment
Blade Tip Speed
@ 3600 rpm engine speed
4.5 BELT SPECIFICATION
Pursuit 1832S / 1836S Traction Belt: 4L-Section, Wrapped, Belt
Pursuit 1836D / Pursuit 1844D Traction Belt: 4L-Section, Wrapped Belt
Pursuit 1832S Engine to Deck Belt: 5L-Section, Wrapped Belt
Pursuit 1836S Engine to Deck Belt: 5L-Section, Wrapped Belt
Pursuit 1836D Engine to Deck Belt: 5L-Section, Wrapped Belt
Pursuit 1844D Engine to Deck Belt: 5L-Section Wrapped Belt
Pursuit 1836S / Pursuit 1836D Deck Belt: HA-Section, Wrapped Belt
Pursuit 1844D Deck Belt: HA-Section Wrapped Belt
327 feet/second 315 feet/second 310 feet/second
Six 1/2 inch spacers placed above or below the front wheel mount
and three position rear deck plate.
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4.6 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
Engine Oil:
API Classication grades SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher
Temperature Viscosity
Above 100° F (38° C) SAE 30 or Synthetic SAE 5W-30
40° to 100° F (4° to 38° C) SAE 30 or SAE 10W-30 or Synthetic SAE 5W-30
0° to 40° F (-18° to 4° C) SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30 or Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Below 0° F (-18° C) SAE 5W-30 or Synthetic SAE 5W-30
Drive Axle Fluid:
The drive axle uid is SAE 20W50 API Classication SL.
Grease:
NLGI Grade 2-EP Lithium Complex Grease containing Molybdenum Disulde.
4.7 SLOPES
DO NOT USE ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°. The 15° slope was calculated with static stability measurements according
to the requirements of BS EN ISO 5395-3.
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4.8 ACCESSORIES
4.8.1 STRIPING KIT
Product number TBD
4.8.2 MULCHING KIT
Kit Number TBD
4.8.3 ACCELERATOR BAGGER
Kit Number TBD
4.9 SUPPORT LITERATURE
Contact your Dixie Chopper Dealer for a complete listing of literature available for your mower.
Operator’s Manual: 700465
Mower Parts Manual: 700484
Service & Repair Manual: TBD
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DECALS
800XXX
General Safety Decal - Pursuit/Havoc
PN: 800XXX
NOTES:
1.25” x 9”
800866
800920
CHOKE
LOW-CUTHIGH-CUT
800775
MEDIUM-CUT
800800
Neutral Release - Pursuit
PN: 800800
NOTES:
13.98” x .83”
30229
30229
Notes:
4.5” x 2”
30229
800848
Notes:
4.5” x 2”
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT OPERATOR CONTROLLED
DISCHARGE CHUTE (OCDC), DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR,
ENTIRE GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM, OR MULCHING
KIT IN PLACE. DO NOT REMOVE GRASS CATCHER
UNTIL BLADES HAVE STOPPED.
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5.1 SAFETY & INSTRUCTION DECALS
Understand the purpose of these decals. The decals are important to the safe operation of the
mower. REPLACE THE DAMAGED DECALS IMMEDIATELY.
*Dual-drive
models only
*Dual-drive models only
*Single-drive models only
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6.1 MOWER CONTROLS
1832S / 1836S
6.8.3
836D and WZT 1844D
1836D / 1844D
6.9.4
6.9.1
6.4
HR
6.3
6.2
STOP
6.5
6.8.1
6.8.2
6.6
6.4
HR
6.3
6.7
6.5
6.2
STOP
6.9.2
6.6
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6.9.3
6.9.5
6.6
6.7
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CONTROLS
CONTROLS 6
1/2
FUEL
6.2.5
6.2.7
6.2.7
6.2.8
6.2.9
6.2.10
CONTROLS 6
STOP
RUN
START
Normal Operation
Position
Neutral Release
Position
WZT 1836D/1844D
WZT 1836S
Engaged
Disengaged
Neutral Release
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6.2 IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has three positions, OFF, RUN and START.
OFF
STOP
6.3 PTO SWITCH
The PTO switch is a 2-position knob type switch to engage and to disengage the cutting unit.
The PTO switch must be in the OFF (down) position to start the engine.
Pull on the red knob to move the switch to the ON position. When the PTO switch is in the ON position,
the cutting unit is engaged.
Always mow with the throttle lever in the fast position.
6.4 HOUR METER
The hour meter shows the hours of operation, voltmeter and engine speed.
HR
Press and release the mode button to toggle between functions.
6.5 THROTTLE LEVER
The throttle lever controls the engine speed. Always operate the mower at full
Mode
Button
throttle during normal operation.
6.6 NEUTRAL RELEASE
The 1832S / 1836S mower has one neutral release lever to move the mower without the engine
running. The 1836D/1844D mower has two neutral release levers to move the mower without the
engine running.
RUN
START
WARNING
The mower wheels will turn with the neutral release lever in the release position and the parking brake
disengaged. Do not move the neutral release lever to the released position with the mower on a slope.
1832S/1836S Mowers: Push the neutral release lever in to the released position and
lower into the slot. Lift up and pull the neutral release lever toward you to return the
mower to normal operation.
1836D/1844D Mowers: Pull the neutral release lever toward you to the released
position and lower into the slot. Lift the neutral release lever and the lever spring will
return the lever to normal operation.
6.7 PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake lever is used to prevent movement of the mower.
The 1832S/1836S mower has one parking brake lever on the right side of the mower.
The 1836D/1844D mower has one parking brake lever in the center of the mower.
To engage the parking brake, pull the parking brake lever to the engaged position and
lower into the slot. Lift up and push the parking brake lever to the disengaged position
to disengage the parking brake.
Normal Operation
Position
WZT 1836S
WZT 1836D/1844D
Position
WZT 1836S
WZT 1836D/1844D
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