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Cleaning
Cleaning Under the Mower
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Raise the front of the machine and use jack stands to
support the mower.
Waste Disposal
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant
are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these
according to your state and local regulations.
Storage
Cleaning and Storage
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine's cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure wash
the machine. Avoid excessive use of water,
especially near the drive system and engine.
Pressure washing can force dirt and water into
critical parts, such as spindle bearings and
electrical switches.
3. Check the brake; refer to Servicing the Brake in
Brake Maintenance (page 46).
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner in Engine Maintenance (page 31).
5. Grease the machine; refer to Greasing and
Lubrication in Lubrication (page 29).
6. Change the engine oil; refer to Servicing the Engine
in Engine Maintenance (page 31).
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure in Drive System Maintenance (page 40).
8. For long-term storage:
A. Add stabilizer/conditioner additive to fuel in the
tank.
B. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through
the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel
tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in
Fuel System Maintenance (page 35), or operate
engine until it stops.
D. Restart engine and run it until it stops.
E. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Note: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
9. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its
condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in
Engine Maintenance (page 31). With the spark
plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two
tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug
hole. Now use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark
plug(s). Do not install the wire on the spark plug(s).
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