Greasing the Transmission
Couplers
Lubricate the transmission couplers and idler-arm
pivots located at the rear of the machine
Figure 21
Greasing the Mower Belt
Idler
Grease the fitting on the mower belt idler arm pivot
(Figure
22).
Note:
Remove the mower deck cover to access the
grease fitting for the mower belt idler arm.
Figure 22
Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
(Figure
21).
•
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
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Note:
few operating hours) if the operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.
Important:
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
dirt from entering the engine and causing
damage
4.
Unscrew the cover knobs and remove the
air-cleaner cover
5.
Unscrew the hose clamp and remove the
air-cleaner assembly
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6.
Carefully pull the foam element off the paper
element
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air-cleaner element.
Every 50 hours—Check the paper air-cleaner
element.
Every 200 hours—Replace the paper air-cleaner
element.
Service the air cleaner more frequently (every
Do not apply oil to the foam or paper
(Figure
23).
(Figure
(Figure
(Figure
23).
23).
23).