Check For Loose Hardware; Service Air Cleaner; Change Engine Oil - Gizmow Formula Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustment
e. Check kill circuits. Run engine at one-third throttle, disengage parking brake
and raise off of seat (but do not get off of machine) engine must stop.
Run engine at one-third throttle, brake NOT engaged, engage PTO and raise off of seat
(but do not get off of machine), engine must stop.
NOTE: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate.
Contact your authorised GIZMOW SERVICE DEALER.
IMPORTANT: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper
operating condition prior to use for mowing.
5.1.7

Check for loose hardware

Service Interval: Daily
a. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b. Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible
problem. Tighten hardware or correct the problem before operating.
5.1.8

Service air cleaner

Service Interval: Daily
a. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and remove key.
b. Undo clips and remove air filter cover.
c. Remove filter element, clean and
refit.
5.1.9

Change engine oil.

NOTE: Change oil and filter after first five (5) hrs.
of operation. Follow
recommendations for future oil changes.
a. Oil drain valve is located on right
hand side of the engine. Place a pan
under the machine to catch oil and
open valve. Allow oil to drain then
close valve.
b. Replace the oil filter as per the
Engine Owners Manual. Clean around
oil filter and unscrew filter to remove.
Before reinstalling new filter, apply a thin coating of oil on the surface of the
rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter
then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
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