MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Remove the radiator cap only when it feels
cool to the touch, and always open it slowly
to relieve any built up pressure.
2. Slowly remove the radiator cap.
Check that
the coolant level is up to the overflow hole
inside the filler neck.
3. If it is below the filler neck, add a 50/50 mix
of water and antifreeze until it reaches that
point.
4. Replace the radiator cap and retighten to
secure.
5. Re-install the radiator access cover plate.
Check and Clean Blade Guard Spray
Tubes
1. Raise the front of the blade guard and pin it
in place using the hinge detent pin.
2. Connect a water supply source to the water
manifold on the blade guard.
3. Turn the water supply on and verify that
water is spraying from all spray tube holes.
4. If any clogged holes are detected, shut off
water source and dislodge any debris that
is clogging the hole(s).
5. Turn water on to verify all spray tubes are
clear.
6. Shut off water supply and disconnect from
the water manifold.
7. Pull the detent pin on the blade guard
hinge and lower the front of the guard back
down.
8. Replace detent pin.
Lubricate the Blade Shaft Bearings
At the end of each work day, lubricate the
three front blade shaft bearings.
1. Unlatch the jackshaft guard and lower it
down to expose the front of the frame base
assembly.
2. Add no more than two pumps of bearing
grease into each of the three blade shaft
bearing grease fittings.
Grease Fittings – Blade Shaft Bearings
3. Raise the jackshaft cover back into position
and latch to secure.
Check Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator
1. Check the restriction indicator located on
the outlet to the air cleaner.
2. If the indicator is red, clean the air cleaner
primary filter in accordance with the
“Cleaning the Outer Primary Filter”
procedure.
Restriction Indicator
3. Ensure the rubber dust ejector boot valve is
clean by pressing inward on both sides of
the ejector boot near the valve opening to
release dust and debris, and clean the
valve opening as necessary.
Rubber Dust Ejector Boot
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