CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark plugs before you do
any maintenance. Set the wires aside so that they do not accidentally contact the spark plugs.
Premaintenance
Procedures
Raising the Mower for Access
The front of the mower can be raised and supported on its
back for access under the machine for maintenance.
1. Raise the platform; refer to Operating the Platform
(page 21).
2. Remove the battery.
Figure 34
1. Wing nut
2. Battery cover
3. Negative-battery cable (–)
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank; refer to Draining
the Fuel Tank (page 37).
4. Remove the cap of the hydraulic tank, and place a piece
of plastic over the opening and install the hydraulic cap.
Note: This will seal the hydraulic tank and prevent
it from leaking out.
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4. Positive-battery cable (+)
5. Battery
1. Cap
2. Piece of plastic
5. With 2 people, raise the front of the mower so that
it rests on the drive tires and the platform in the up
position.
6. Perform any maintenance on the machine.
7. With 2 people, lower the front of the mower to the
ground.
8. Remove the plastic under the hydraulic tank cap.
9. Install the battery for the machine.
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Figure 35
3. Hydraulic tank