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MAINTENANCE
HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSES
HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB
If a fuse is blown, the engine will not start. To easily access the fuse.
Remove the access panel on the console as shown in Figure 34.
1.
Remove the fuse and replace with an automotive fuse (Figure 35).
2.
Replace access panel.
ve Fuse
Figure34
Figure35
3.
Raise the tractor hood.
Turn the light socket until the tabs on the socket align with the
notches in the bezel (Figure 36). Remove the light socket.
Turn the light bulb and remove the bulb.
Install a new light bulb. Align the light socket with the notches
in the bezel and turn the light socket to lock in position.
Bezel
Ught Bulb
Ught Socket
Figure 36
HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER
HOUSING
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WARNING:
Before you clean the mower housing,
stop the engine and disconnect the wire to the spark
plug.
Grass and other debris on top of the mower housing can keep the
belt from working correctly. For safety and correct operation,
frequently clean the top of the mower housing. Remove grass and
debris from around the pulleys and other moving pads,
1.
Move the lever for the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE
position.
2.
Clean the top of the mower housing.
3.
Move the
lever for the blade
rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position.
4.
Again clean the top of the mower housing.
5.
After you cut the grass, clean the bottom ofthe mower housing.
STORAGE
(over 30 days)
At the end of each year, prepare the unit for storage as follows.
THE ENGINE
For storage information,
see the the engine manufacturer's
instructions.
THE BATTERY
1.
Remove the battery.
2.
Clean the battery terminals of any deposits.
3.
Charge the battery. See the instructions on "How To Prepare
And Charge The Battery".
4.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: After a long time In storage, charge the battery.
THE FUEL SYSTEM
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WARNING: Do not drain tbe gasoline Inside a build-
ing or near a fire. Do not smoke because the fumes
from the fuel can cause an explosion.
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1.
Start the engine.
2.
Run the engine until the fuel tank and the carburetor are out of
fue! and the engine stops.
3.
Do not leave fuelin the fueltank orthe carburetor. The fuel can
damage the function of the fuel system. Some models have a
fuel drain (Figure 37). Hold a cloth under the fuel drain. Push
the fuel drain until the carburetor is empty.
4.
After storage, make sure you use f_esh fuel.
Fuel Drain
CLEAN THE UNIT
1.
Clean the dirt and grass from the engine.
2.
Clean the mower housing.
LUBRICATE
THE UNIT
See the "Lubrication" instructions in this book.
Figure37
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