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Cleaning
Cleaning under the Mower
Deck
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (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.
Raise the mower deck to the T
position.
Cleaning the Suspension
System
Use compressed air to clean the suspension system.
Note:
Do not clean the shock assemblies with
pressurized water
(Figure
Figure 89
Disposing of Waste
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.
RANSPORT
89).
Storage
Storage Safety
•
Shut off the engine, remove the key, wait for all
moving parts to stop, and allow the machine to
cool before storing it.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel near flames or
drain the fuel indoors.
•
Remove the key and store it in a safe place out
of the reach of children.
Cleaning and Storage
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (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.
Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially
the engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and
chaff from the outside of the engine cylinder
head fins and blower housing.
Important:
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure
wash the machine. Avoid excessive use
of water, especially near the control panel,
engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
4.
Check the parking brake operation; refer to
Adjusting the Parking Brake (page
5.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
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6.
Grease the machine; refer to
37).
7.
Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Engine Oil (page
8.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
9.
Change the hydraulic filters; refer to
the Hydraulic Fluid and Filters (page
10.
Charge the battery; refer to
(page
44).
11.
Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt
from the underside of the mower, then wash the
mower with a garden hose.
Note:
Run the machine with the blade-control
switch (PTO) engaged and the engine at high
idle for 2 to 5 minutes after washing.
12.
Check the condition of the blades; refer to
Servicing the Cutting Blades (page
63
You can wash the machine with
49).
Servicing the Air
37).
Lubrication (page
Servicing the
39).
Checking the
48).
Charging the Battery
57).
Changing
55).
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