Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Releasing the Mower-Deck
Curtain
Loosen the 2 bottom bolts of the curtain to access the
top of the mower deck
Figure 44
1. Bottom bolt
Note:
Always tighten the bolts to connect the curtain
after maintenance.
(Figure
44).
2. Curtain
Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other
body parts away the muffler and other hot surfaces.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Note:
Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
few hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty
or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
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2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean around the air-cleaner cover to prevent
dirt from getting into the engine and causing
damage.
4.
Lift the cover and rotate the air-cleaner assembly
out of the engine
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(Figure
45).