Greasing the Mower Belt
Idler
Grease the fitting on the mower belt idler arm pivot
(Figure
18).
Note:
Remove the mower deck cover to access the
grease fitting for the mower belt idler arm.
Figure 18
32-inch and 36-inch mower deck
Figure 19
48-inch mower deck
Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
•
Run the engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand
pump; never siphon the fuel. If you must drain the
fuel tank, do it outdoors.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Clean the foam
Every 50 hours—Check the paper air-cleaner
element.
Every 200 hours—Replace the paper air-cleaner
element.
Note:
Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few operating hours) if the operating conditions are
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extremely dusty or sandy.
Important:
Do not apply oil to the foam or paper
element.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean the area around the air cleaner to prevent
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dirt from entering the engine and causing
damage
(Figure
4.
Unscrew the cover knobs and remove the
air-cleaner cover
5.
Unscrew the hose clamp and remove the
air-cleaner assembly
6.
Carefully pull the foam element off the paper
element
(Figure
24
air-cleaner element.
20).
(Figure
20).
(Figure
20).
20).