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Maintenance
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1. More traction applied as
bolt moves down 4. Position C–Most Severe
2. Position A–Normal
Conditions 5. Front of Unit
3. Position B–More Severe
Cleaning
Cleaning and Storing Safety
• Park machine on level ground, disengage drives,
set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operator’s
position. Allow the machine to cool before
servicing, adjusting, fueling, cleaning, or storing.
• Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit,
muffler, drives, grass catcher, and engine
compartment to prevent fires.
• Allow the machine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure. Do not store the
machine or fuel container, or refuel, where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a
water heater or other appliance.
Clean Engine and Exhaust
System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
(May be required more
often in dry or dirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air
intake and exhaust system area can cause engine
and exhaust system area to overheat which can
create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system
area.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake
screen, around engine shrouding, and exhaust
system area.
3. Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the
engine and exhaust system area
Remove Engine Shrouds and
Clean Cooling Fins
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
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