Cleaning Under The Belt Cover; Cleaning The Seed Gate; Waste Disposal - Exmark SD270SB20 Operator's Manual

Note: It will take two people to tip the machine
rearward safely.
5. Remove the debris with a hardwood scraper.
Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
6. Return the unit to its upright position.
7. Fill the fuel tank.
8. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning Under the Belt
Cover
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
3. Remove and retain the four bolts, lock washers,
and two spacers securing the belt cover to the left
side of the machine.
4. Remove the cover and brush out all the debris
around the belt area.
5. Reinstall the belt cover and tighten all hardware.
6. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Cleaning the Seed Gate

1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
2. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
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.
Note: It will take two people to tip the machine
rearward safely.
5. Clean the debris between the frame and the seed
gate.
6. Lubricate the sliding surface between the frame
and seed gate with a dry lubricant.
7. Return the unit to its upright position.
8. Fill the fuel tank.
9. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Waste Disposal

Motor Oil Disposal
Engine oil is a pollutant to the environment. Dispose
of used oil at a certified recycling center or according
to your state and local regulations.
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