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3.
Attach one end of the hose onto the oil drain valve
nipple. Make sure the hose is pushed all the way onto
the valve. Figure 4-5
4.
Position the loose end of the hose forward and down
in front of the right side transmission so that it can
drain into a suitable oil drain container.
5.
With the hose in position, use a 10 mm wrench or
socket and open the valve approximately 4 turns in the
counterclockwise direction. Allow 10 minutes for
engine oil to adequately drain.
6.
After oil is drained, close the valve by turning it in the
clockwise direction until it is fully closed.
7.
Once the valve is closed, carefully remove the oil drain
hose and clean up any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT:
All oil drips or spills
must
be cleaned off
of the engine plate and exhaust system before
operating the machine.
8.
Clean the oil drain hose and store it appropriately.
Figure 4-5
Engine Air Filter
Perform engine air filter maintenance per the
Maintenance
Schedule
shown elsewhere in this manual.
General Engine Maintenance
Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in
and regular maintenance are specified in the
Engine Owner’s
Manual
. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing,
lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosity
recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine warranty is
backed by the engine manufacturer. Special attention should
be paid to applicable data which will not be duplicated here.
Belts
Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability.
Replace a belt that shows signs of:
•
severe cuts
•
tears
•
separation
•
weather checking
•
cracking
•
burns caused by slipping.
Slight raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure,
trim ravelings with a sharp knife.
Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new
belt, or one in good condition, should never run against the
bottom of the groove. Replace the pulley when this is the
case, otherwise the belt will lose power and slip excessively.
Never pry a belt to get it on a pulley as this will cut or
damage the fibers of the belt covering.
Keep oil and grease away from belts, and never use belt
dressings. Any of these will destroy the belt composition in a
very short time.
Mower Blades
Mower Blade Maintenance
IMPORTANT: Refer to the
Safety
section of this manual for
blade handling safety information.
Refer to the
Mower Blade Replacement
section for blade
removal and installation.
Check the mower blades daily, they are the key to power
efficiency and well groomed turf. Keep the blades sharp. A
dull blade will tear rather than cut the grass, leaving a brown
ragged top on the grass within a few hours. A dull blade also
requires more power from the engine.
Replace any blade which is bent, cracked or broken.
Kawasaki engines
A.
Oil drain hose
B.
Oil drain valve
Figure 4-5
A
B
If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur
especially when operating on a slope.
If you lose
steering control while operating the machine, place
the steering control levers in the park brake position
immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your
BigDog
®
Mower Dealer to resolve the problem before
continuing to operate.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution
when servicing them.
WARNING
WARNI
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