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Important
Tighten the valve cover screws to 70 in–lb
(5 N m) torque.
5. Remove plastic plugs from air intake elbow on engine
and air cleaner hose (Fig. 7).
6. Install hose to air intake elbow on engine and air
cleaner. Tighten hose clamps to secure the hose
connections (Fig. 7).
7. With the air intake cap pointing upward, tighten the
tensioning bolt until the clamp ends are a 1/2 inch
(13 mm) apart (Fig. 7).
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2
8
6
5
4
Figure 7
1. Air cleaner
2. Valve cover mounting
screws
3. Air cleaner bracket
4. Air intake elbow
5. Air cleaner hose
Checking the Hydraulic Fluid
Check the hydraulic fluid level before the engine is first
started.
Refer to Checking the Hydraulic Fluid on page 37.
Greasing the Bearings
Important
Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of
grease before engine is first started.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings.
Grease until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 8).
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2
3
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6. Hose clamp
7. 1/2 inch between clamp
ends
8. Tensioning bolt
9. Air intake cap
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Figure 8
1. Spindles
Checking the Side Discharge
Chute
Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and
lower into place.
Checking the Level of Mower
Deck
Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put
in use.
Refer to Leveling the Mower on page 45.
Checking the Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking Oil
Level, page 32.
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