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Adjusting the Tilt
The motion control levers can be tilted fore or
aft for maximum operator comfort.
1. Loosen the upper bolt holding the control
lever to the control arm shaft.
2. Loosen the lower bolt just enough to pivot
the control lever fore or aft. Tighten both
bolts to secure the control in the new
position.
3. Repeat the adjustment for the opposite
control lever.
CLEANING
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
(May be required more often in dry or dirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air
intake and exhaust system area can cause
engine exhaust area and hydraulic system
to overheat which can create a fire hazard.
CLEAN ALL DEBRIS FROM ENGINE AND
EXHAUST SYSTEM AREA.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove key. Engage parking
brake.
2. Clean all debris from rotating engine air
intake screen around engine shrouding, and
exhaust system area.
3. Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around
the engine and exhaust system area.
CLEAN DUST AND DIRT FROM
CYLINDER HEAD FINS.
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove key. Engage parking
brake.
2. Remove cooling shrouds from engine and
clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and
oil from external surfaces of engine which
can cause improper cooling.
3. Make sure cooling shrouds are properly
reinstalled. Operating the engine without
cooling shrouds will cause engine damage
due to overheating.
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM MACHINE
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove key. Engage parking
brake.
2. Clean off any oil, debris, or grass build-up
on the machine and cutting deck, especially
under deck belt shields, around the fuel tank,
around engine and exhaust area.
CLEAN GRASS BUILD-UP UNDER DECK
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove key. Engage parking
brake.
2. Raise deck to the transport (maximum
cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit
and support unit using jack stands or
equivalent support.
CAUTION
Raising the mower for service or
maintenance relying solely on
mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be
dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic
jacks may not be enough support or
may malfunction allowing the unit to fall,
which could cause injury.
Do not rely solely on mechanical or
hydraulic jacks for support. Use
adequate jack stands or equivalent
support.
3. Clean out any grass build-up from
underside of deck and in discharge deflector.
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