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Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral
position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the engine Owner's Manual for engine maintenance
instructions. Check engine oil level before each use as instructed
in the engine Owner's Manual. Follow the instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
WARNING!
If the engine has been recently run, the
engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will
be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise
caution to avoid burns.
NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change
interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
1.
Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the
crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and
carry away more of the engine sediment which may have
settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid
burns from hot oil.
2.
Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the
right side of the engine.
3.
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain
valve to expose the drain port. See Fig 6-1.
4.
Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube.
5.
Push the oil drain hose
(packed with this manual) onto the
oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an
appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart
capacity, to collect the used oil.
Figure 6-1
6.
The engine is equipped with either a twist-and-pull drain
port or a tabbed drain port. If your engine has the twist-
and-pull drain go to step a. If your engine is equipped with
the tabbed drain go to step b.
a.
Turn the oil drain valve
begin draining oil. After the oil has finished draining,
push the end of the oil drain valve back in and turn
1⁄4-turn to secure it back in place. Re-cap the end of
the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the
drain port.
b.
Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull
outward to begin draining oil. After the oil has
finished draining, push the end of the oil drain valve
back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap the end
of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering
the drain port.
7.
Replace the oil filter as instructed in the separate engine
Owner's Manual.
8.
Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the engine Owner's
Manual for information regarding the proper volume and
weight of engine oil
Air Cleaner
Service cartridge/air cleaner element as instructed in the engine
Owner's Manual packed with your unit.
Spark Plug
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a
season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of
each mowing season. Refer to the engine Owner's Manual for
correct plug type and gap specifications.
Lubrication
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the engine
Owner's Manual packed with your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake
and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a
season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose
grease before re-installing them.
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1⁄4-turn, then pull outward to
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