F. Perform the following safety check:
i. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
ii. Make sure that the blades do not engage
with the PTO switched off and the clutch
disengaged.
If the clutch does not disengage, install
the shim and reference
(page
63).
iii. Engage and disengage the PTO switch
10 consecutive times to ensure that the
clutch is functioning properly. If the
clutch does not engage properly, reference
Troubleshooting (page
Cooling System
Maintenance
Cleaning the Engine Screen
and Engine-Oil Cooler
Troubleshooting
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or other debris from the
oil cooler
63).
Before each use remove any buildup of grass, dirt, or
other debris from the engine screen. This will help ensure
adequate cooling and correct engine speed and will reduce
the possibility of overheating and mechanical damage to the
engine
Cleaning the Engine Cooling
Fins and Shrouds
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
3. Remove the air intake screen, recoil starter and fan
4. Clean the debris and grass from the engine parts.
5. Install air intake screen, recoil starter and fan housing
46
(Figure
69).
Figure 69
(Figure
70).
first)
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
housing
(Figure
70).
(Figure
70).
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