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Replacing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first) (more often in dusty,
dirty conditions).
Important:
Install the fuel line hoses and secure
with plastic ties the same as they were originally
installed at the factory to keep the fuel line away
from components that can cause fuel line damage.
The fuel filter is located near the engine on the left
front of the engine.
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.
Allow the machine to cool down.
4.
Close the fuel-shutoff valve under the seat.
5.
Replace the fuel filter
Figure 53
1. Fuel filter
2. Hose clamp
6.
Open the fuel-shutoff valve.
Servicing the Fuel Tank
Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an
Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and
services any components of the fuel system.
(Figure
53).
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3. Fuel line to the engine
4. Fuel line from the fuel tank
Electrical System
Maintenance
Electrical System Safety
•
Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of
the battery before repairing the machine.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
Servicing the Battery
Service Interval: Monthly
Removing the Battery
WARNING
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.
WARNING
Incorrectly removing the cables from battery
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 connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.
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.
Remove the battery as shown in
44
Figure
54.
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