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a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest
setting.
b. Remove the rear gauge wheels by removing
the lock nuts and shoulder screws which
secure them to the deck.
Shoulder Screw
Rear Gauge Wheel
Lock Nut
Figure 13
SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly.
Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine,
especially the belts and pulleys.
IMPORTANT:
The use of a pressure washer or
garden
hose
to
clean
recommended. It may cause damage to electrical
components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
The use of water will result in a shortened life of the
tractor and reduce its serviceability.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Shoulder Screw
Lock Nut
Before
performing
any
your
tractor
is
NOT
c. Remove the lock nuts and shoulder screws
which secure the front gauge wheels to the
deck.
d. Place the deck lift handle in the desired
mowing height setting.
e. Insert the shoulder screw with the rear gauge
wheel into the index hole that leaves
approximately 1/2" between the bottom of the
wheel and the pavement.
f.
Note the position of the index hole used; then
install the other rear gauge wheel and the
front ball wheels into the corresponding index
hole of the other gauge wheel brackets.
•
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with
the surface below, lower the wheels to the index
hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance
as described above.
Refer to Leveling the Deck of this manual for more
detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Oil Fill Cap Dipstick
Drain Port
NOTE:
Depending on the engine model found on your
tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor's side
panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
•
Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 14.
•
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure
14.
•
Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil
drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into
an appropriate oil collection container with a
capacity great enough to collect the used oil.
19
Oil Drain Hose
Figure 14
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