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Maintenance
Fuel Filter
Service Interval/Specification
Replace the fuel filter after every 200 operating
hours.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
1.
Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, lower the attachment lift, and turn
the ignition key to "STOP" to stop the engine.
Remove the key.
2.
Close the fuel shut–off valve at the fuel tank
(Fig. 35 & 36).
3.
Open the hood.
4.
Drain the fuel from the fuel filter into a suitable
container and dispose of it properly.
5.
Remove the fuel filter with a wrench and clean
the mounting surface.
6.
Lubricate the gasket on the new filter with clean
engine oil. Screw on the new filter by hand until
the gasket contacts the housing. Then tighten it
another 1/2 turn.
7.
Open the fuel shut–off valve at the fuel tank
(Fig. 35 & 36).
8.
Start the engine and check for leaks.
Figure 37
1. Fuel filter drain valve
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2. Fuel filter canister
Front Wheel Toe-In
Service Interval/Specification
Maintaining correct front wheel toe–in is important
for safety, Smart Turn
Steering operation and ease
of use. If uneven tire wear, lawn scuffing or hard
steering develop, adjustment may be required. Check
the toe-in after every 100 operating hours or once a
year, whichever occurs first (Fig. 38).
Maintain the following specification: 1/8–1/4 inch
(3.5–6.5 mm) toe-in on the front wheels.
Measuring Toe-In
1.
Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, lower the attachment lift, and turn
the ignition key to "STOP" to stop the engine.
Remove the key.
2.
Turn the wheels straight ahead.
3.
Push the front of the tires out to remove normal
looseness in the linkage.
4.
Measure the distance between both of the front
tires at spindle level (at the front and rear of the
wheels) (Fig. 38).
5.
The front measurement should be 1/8" to 1/4" (3
to 6 mm) less than the rear measurement. If
adjustment is needed, follow the instructions in
Adjusting Toe–In, page 35.
Figure 38
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