Where To Lubricate; How To Operate The Quick Release Oil Drain Valve; How To Check The Fuel Filter; Check The Tires - YARD KING Performance 50565x89 Instruction Book

MAINTENANCE
WHERE TO LUBRICATE
"j Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun.
/ Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown.
,_ Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil.
NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly.
CAUTION: If the unit Is operated In dry areas that have sand,
use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit,
Figure 19
HOW TO OPERATE
THE QUICK RELEASE OIL DRAIN VALVE
Before changing the oil, refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for the
recommended type oil and the correct procedure.
To operate the quick release oil drain valve, proceed as follows.
1. Loosen the oil fill cap to
serve as an air vent. OLIDrain Valve
2.
Turn oil drain valve counter- Oil DrainCa
clockwise and pull to release \
the on drain valve. See
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Figure 20.
3. Openthe oll drain cap.
NOTE: To make the Jobcleaner,
use an optional hose to drain
the oil.
Hose
4. After draining the oit, close
the oll drain cap.
5. To lock the oll drain valve,
push and turn the oll drain Container
valve clockwise.
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Figure20
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HOW TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER
NOTE: Before you replace the fuel filter or the fuel line, the fuel
tank must be empty.
If the fuel filter is dirty, the engine will run rough and have less
performance. Remove the old filter (NO TAG). Replace the old filter
with a new filter. Use an original equipment part. See an authorized
service dealer in your area.
Fuel Line Clips _ I
Figure 21
CHECK THE TIRES
The tires were over inflated for shipment. Check the air pressure in
the tires. Tires with too much air pressure will cause the unit to ride
rough. Also, the wrong air pressure will keep the mower housing
from cutting level. Recommended tire pressure is !0 to 14 PSI.
Check side wall of tires for manufacture;'s maximum t;r_ pressure.
DO NOT exceed this pressure.