Not for
Reproduction
7.
Reconnect the negative battery cable when finished.
Check Engine Oil Level
Interval: Before Each Use
Refer to the engine owners manual for dipstick and oil fill
locations and specific engine oil check and fill procedures.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
This series of mower has different engine options: Briggs &
Stratton Commercial Turf (A, Figure 21), Briggs & Stratton Big
Block (B) and Kawasaki (C). Please reference figure 21 as the
location of the components listed for this procedure may vary by
specific engine option.
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1.
Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer to the
engine operator’s manual for oil & filter replacement
instructions.)
2.
Remove the oil drain hose (D) from its storage position and
route the hose so that when the oil drain cap is removed the
oil can be drained into a small pan.
3.
Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil.
Using the appropriate tools, remove the oil drain cap from
the oil drain hose and drain the engine oil.
4.
After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil.
Reinstall the oil drain hose to its storage position so it is
retained during normal operation.
5.
Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter (E).
Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one.
6.
Add engine oil (refer to engine operator’s manual) in the fill
tube (F) and check the amount of oil in the engine using the
engine oil dipstick (G).
7.
Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.
Engine Maintenance
For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please refer
to the engine operator's manual.
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester
Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for damage
or carbon blockage. If replacement parts are required, make
sure to use only original equipment replacement parts.
WARNING
Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts or fire could result.
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Interval: Before Each Use
1.
Before removing the reservoir cap, make sure the area
around the reservoir cap and fill neck of the reservoir is free
of dust, dirt, or other debris.
2.
Unscrew the reservoir cap (A, Figure 22).
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3.
Look down the filler neck of the hydraulic oil reservoir (B)
and observe the oil level. When cold, the oil level should be
approximately 4” (10 cm) below top of the filler neck.
4.
If necessary, add either Mobil 1™, 15W-50 synthetic oil or
Castrol Syntec™ 5W-50 oil. DO NOT use conventional oils.
5.
Reinstall the reservoir cap.
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter
Change Interval: Every 250 Hours
Filter Part Number: 1719168
NOTE: Removing the oil filter from the filter base will drain the
oil reservoir. Have a suitable container ready to catch any spilled
oil. It is recommended that this be a dealer-only service item.
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