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Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
• Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the
oil fill tube. See Figure 15.
• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the
oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See
Figure 15.
• Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the
oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the
hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity great enough to collect the used
oil.
• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 15.
• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as
instructed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
• Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT:
Refill the engine with the proper
capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual.
Figure 15
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty condition. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
Lubrication
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Engine Owner’s Manual packed with your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles
once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well
with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles is equipped with a grease
fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours
of tractor operation.
Transmission
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory.
Oil level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed.
SECTION 9: SERVICE
Tires
WARNING:
Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is 10 psi for
the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the
tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended
or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire
pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow
unevenly.
Cutting Blades
WARNING:
Periodically inspect the blade
adapter and/or spindle for cracks or damage,
especially if you strike a foreign object.
Replace immediately if damaged
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Protective Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Oil Drain Port
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Valve
Single-cylinder engine shown.
NOTE:
Valve location will vary with engine style.
