Rider Maintenance Items; Debris Cleaning; Check Tire Pressure; Engine Compartment View - Craftsman ZT 7000 Operator's Manual

Rider Maintenance items
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM RIDER AND
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Service interva!: Before each use,
CAUTION: If debris is not removed from the engine
compartment and other hot surfaces, it creates a fire
hazard. Before starting the unit at the beginning of the
mowing session, remove any grass clippings, dirt,
(eaves, or other debris from the unit, AUso dean out the
engine compartment,
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ENGINE
COOUNG AREAS AND AiR FILTER
Service lnterva!: Before each use,
CAUTION: if debris is not removed from the engine
compartment and other hot surfaces, it creates a fire
hazard. Before starting the unit at the beginning of the
mowing session, lift the seat deck and clean any debris
from the intake screen on top of the engine (A, Figure
13), exposed engine cooling fins, and around the air filter
assembly, Also open the air filter cover (B) and remove
any debris that has accumulated in the air filter compart-
ment,
CHECKTJRE PRESSURE
Service intervak 25 Hours.
Tire pressure should be checked periodicaUy, and main-
tained at the levels shown in Figure 14, Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the "Max Inflation"
stamped on the side-waU of the tires, The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life,
Figure 13. Engine Compartment
A. intake Screen
B. Air Fitter Cover
T(re
Front
Rear
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Pressure
18-20 psi (1,24-1,38 bar)
10-12 psi (,69-,83 bar)
F(gure 14. T(re Pressures
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