Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first) (more often under
dusty, dirty conditions).
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set 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.
Replace the fuel filter as shown in
Figure 43
Electrical System
Maintenance
Servicing the Battery
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Service Interval: Monthly
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadly poison and causes severe
Figure
43.
burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves
to protect your hands.
Removing the Battery
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Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses
to explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery,
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect the positive (red) battery
cable before reconnecting the negative
(black) cable.
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2.
3.
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DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
Remove the wing nut securing the battery clamp
(Figure
44).
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