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ENGINE
First 5 Hours
Change the engine oil.
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check the engine oil level.
Every 25 Hours or Annually*
Clean the air filter.
Every 50 Hours or Annually*
Change the engine oil.
Replace the oil filter.
Annually
Replace the air filter.
See an Authorized Service Dealer Annually
Inspect the muffler.
Replace the spark plugs.
Replace the fuel filter.
Clean the air cooling system.
*Whichever comes first.
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Cleaning the Mower
WARNING:
The engine, muffler, and surrounding
metal surfaces will be very hot and can cause burns to
the skin. Let the mower cool for at least five minutes
before cleaning. Exercise caution to avoid burns.
CAUTION: Do not use pressure washer or garden
hose to clean your mower other than to clean the
underside of the deck. It may cause damage to electrical
components, spindles, pulleys, bearings, or the engine.
The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.
NOTICE: Debris can accumulate anywhere on the mower,
especially on horizontal surfaces. Additional cleaning
may be necessary when mowing in wet conditions or
when mulching.
NOTICE: Fuel leaks/spills, oil leaks/spills, and excess
llubrication can also become collection sites for debris.
Immediate repair and cleaning up oil or fuel spills can
help reduce fire hazards.
NOTICE: Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
• Clean around the engine, including the engine intake
screen, exhaust manifold, muffler, and muffler shield.
• Clean the top of the mower deck, under the spindle
covers, and belt area.
• Clean around and near the transmissions.
ZERO TURN MOWER
Cleaning the Mower Deck
NOTICE: The mower ONLY comes with a washout port
block off plate. A garden hose quick disconnect is NOT
included and must be purchased separately.
A "Universal Deck Wash Kit" that includes a washout port
and garden hose quick disconnect can be purchased from
The Home Depot. Store SKU# 1003930707 or similar.
1. Put the mower on a smooth, level surface.
2. Attach the quick disconnect (a) to the garden hose (b)
and then connect it to the washout port (c) on the
mower deck. (Fig. 22)
3. Turn ON the water supply.
4. Start the engine.
5. Set the height of cut to the lowest position.
6. Engage the Power Take-Off (PTO) to activate the mower
blades. The rotation of the blades and the water will help
clean the bottom of the mower deck.
7. Disengage the PTO.
ZERO TURN MOWER
8. Stop the engine.
9. Turn OFF the water supply.
10. Remove the garden hose and quick disconnect from the
washout port.
a
b
c
Fig. 22
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