Recent content by upjeeper

i need to replace the hydraulic fluid on my dixie chopper. the instructions say to open the dump valve. i understand that to be on the pump, as opposed to what's essentially a parking brake lever (left side of seat), right? do i run engine until fluid comes out of the dump valves then stop? how...

need to order new belts for my dixie chopper (takes three) is it worth ordering kevlar belts at 2x the price?

i was able to get my LT2400 running with my new Briggs 25hp engine, but it doesn't seem as fast as i thought it should be. i've run with both levers forward and it seems to move in a straight line indicating the pumps and motors are about equivalent. any other thoughts? it even bogs down a...

I installed a Briggs 25hp Commercial (44t977-0012-g1) into my Dixie Chopper last week (previous Generac engine has no compression). I had to get an external solenoid and was able to wire that in, it turns over great, but no spark. There are three wires (red, grey, black) coming out of the...

Looks like i've nearly got my Dixie Chopper running after replacing the Generac engine with a Briggs. But in cleaning it up and checking things over, it looks like my PTO bearing is on it's way out. Anyone ever pressed one out / in?

This past week I bought a new to me dixie chopper that needs some work. When i got it home, the key would light up the hour meter, but i didn't try to turn it over. (I bought it knowing it had a bent push rod, so i didn't try to run it before buying) First step was to charge the battery...