Cleaning; Clean Engine And Exhaust System Area; Clean Debris Build-Up Under Unit - Exmark SD270SB20 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
2. Raise the cutting blades to the highest position.
3. Pull the seeder control lever to the Off position.
4. Loosen the nuts on the seed gate control cable
(see Figure 17).
Figure 17
1. Jam nut
5. Move the cable right to close the seed gate or left
to open it.
Important: Do Not tighten the cable to
the point the seed gate is tight to the right
with extreme tension on the cable as this will
damage the gate and the cable. Only adjust it
until the openings in the bottom of the seeder
are closed.
6. Tighten the jam nuts and test the seeder control
lever to ensure that the seed gate opens and closes
correctly.
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Cleaning

Clean Engine and Exhaust
System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air
intake and exhaust system area can cause engine
and exhaust area to overheat which can create
a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system
area.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove spark plug wire.
2. Clean all debris from engine air intake screen,
around engine shrouding, and exhaust system
area.
3. Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the
engine and exhaust system area.
Clean Debris Build-Up Under
Unit
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove spark plug wire.
2. To ensure the best performance, keep the
underside of the unit clean.
CAUTION
The unit may dislodge material from under
the housing.
• Wear eye protection.
• Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle).
• Do Not allow bystanders in the area.
3. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to
Emptying the Fuel Tank section.
4. Tilt the machine rearward until the upper handle
rest on the ground and place a jack stand under
the unit.
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(May be required more
often in dry or dirty
conditions.)