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Cleaning
Cleaning and Storing Safety
• Park machine on level ground, disengage drives,
set parking brake, stop engine, and remove key.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operator's position. Allow the machine to
cool before servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning,
or storing.
• Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
compartment to prevent fires.
• Allow the machine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure. Do Not store the
machine or fuel container, or refuel, where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a
water heater or other appliance.
Clean Debris From Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up on the
machine and cutting deck, especially under deck
belt shields, around the fuel tank, around engine
and exhaust area.
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 control panel, under
the seat, around the engine, hydraulic pumps,
and motors.
Clean Engine and Exhaust
System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
(May be required more
often in dry or dirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air
intake and exhaust system area can cause engine,
exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheat
which can create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system
area.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake
screen, around engine shrouding, and exhaust
system area.
3.
Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the
engine and exhaust system area.
Remove Engine Shrouds and
Clean Cooling Fins
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean
cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and oil from
external surfaces of engine which can cause
inadequate cooling.
3.
Make sure cooling shrouds are reinstalled.
Operating the engine without cooling shrouds will
cause engine damage due to overheating.
Clean Hydro Fan Cooling
Guards, Hydro Cooling Fins,
and Fan
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Removing debris from the hydro fan cooling guards,
hydro cooling fins, and fan will allow the hydro
system to run cooler and improve the life of the
hydro system.
1.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.
Slide seat all the way back, then lift the seat to
access the LH and RH hydro drive area.
3.
Remove accumulated debris from the hydro fan
cooling guards, hydro cooling fins, and fan.
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Maintenance
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