MAINTENANCE
7
TEXTRON TURF CARE AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
MAINTENANCE
3.0 FUEL _____________________________________________________________________
Handle fuel with care - it is
highly flammable. Use an
approved container, the spout must fit inside the
fuel filler neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to
transfer fuel.
Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or
add fuel, when the engine is running or while the
engine is hot.
Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or
drain the fuel tank indoors.
Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
Do not spill fuel and clean spilled fuel
immediately.
Never handle or store fuel containers near an
open flame or any device that may create sparks
and ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.
1.
Fill the tractor’s fuel tank at the end of each operating
day to within 1” (25.4 mm) below the filler neck to
allow room for the gas to expand.
a.
Refer to the Engine Manual for the proper grade
and octane rating recommended for the mower’s
engine.
b.
Be sure to reinstall and tighten the fuel caps
securely.
c.
Wipe up any spilled gasoline
2.
Replace fuel filter every 100 hours.
3.
Store fuel according to local, state or federal ordi-
nances and recommendations from your fuel supplier.
3.1 TIRES _____________________________________________________________________
1.
Keep tires properly inflated to prolong tire life. Check
inflation pressure while the tires are cool. Inspect
tread wear.
2.
Check pressure once a month with an accurate, low
pressure tire gauge.
Front – 20-25 psi (110 -138 kPa)
Rear – 9-11 psi (55-69 kPa)
Incorrect tire pressure will effect mowing
performance and the life of the tire.
3.
Low pressure on one of the rear tires will make the
mower pull towards that drive tire and may cause
uneven cutting
4.
When replacing front tires, the circumference varia-
tion from old tire to new tire must be within 2 in., (50
mm). The cutting height of the mower is directly
related to the radius of the front tires.
Improper mounting of a tire can
cause an explosion which can
result in serious injury.
Unless you have the proper training, tools and
experience, DO NOT attempt to mount a tire on a
rim. Improper mounting of a tire can produce an
explosion which may result in serious injury.
3.2 AIR FILTER_________________________________________________________________
Refer to the Engine Manual for recommended
procedures for servicing the engine air filter.
IMPORTANT:
If the mower is operated in dusty conditions, it will
be necessary to service the air filter more
frequently than usual.
3.3 ENGINE OIL ________________________________________________________________
Refer to the Engine Manual for recommended service
intervals, break-in period, weight and grade of oil used.
Never check or add engine oil
while the engine is running.
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!!
CAUTION
