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When taking unit out of extended storage:
1. Check for any damage or loose parts. Repair,
replace, or tighten hardware before operation,
especially blade attachment bolts.
2. If a preservative fluid was used in fuel tank, drain
and discard. Fill fuel tank with fresh new fuel.
4.6 FILLING THE FUEL TANK
Add fuel to the tank as needed. See your Engine
Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Refuel the unit only in a well ventilated, open area.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel
cap to prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank.
Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
4. Fill the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill the fuel. Do
not overfill, allow for fuel expansion. Stop filling
when fuel is about 1” below the bottom of the neck.
5. Install the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.
6. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
4.7 FASTENERS
Each day before operating, check mower blade
mounting hardware and all other fasteners. Replace
fasteners that are missing or damaged. Tighten all nuts
and bolts to their correct torque value.
4.8 GENERAL LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after
lubrication.
Lube fitting locations are:
-each deck push arm (2)
-Hydro Idler (1)
-front axle pivot (1)
Apply Sten Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the
lube fittings. Order P/N: 00036700- ten pack of 14 oz.
cartridges.
When using Sten Mix Hi-Temp Grease for the first time,
all components should be thoroughly cleaned prior to
lubricating.
Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections.
EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and FLAMMABLE
FUEL can result in serious injury or death.
Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an
approved fuel container.
No Smoking!
No Lighted Materials!
No Open Flame!
Allow engine to cool.
Use caution with fuel. Fuel is very flammable.
Keep fuel in a clean and tight container. Keep
fuel away from fire or heat. Never put fuel in
the fuel tank while the engine is running or
hot. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting
the engine.
WARNING: POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS! Fuel
is extremely flammable and highly explosive.
Personal injury and property damage may
result if not handled properly.
• Fill the fuel tank outdoors in an open area.
Do not fill when the engine is hot. Wipe up
any fuel spills.
• Never fill the fuel tank completely full.
Empty space in tank allows fuel to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel. Stay
away from open flames. Fuel fumes can
be ignited by sparks.
Description
Use
Interval
Grease fittings
Sten Mix Hi-Temp
grease or equivalent
50 hrs. running
time
Hydraulic
system
Mobil 15W50
synthetic oil
500 hrs running
time
REF
LUBRICATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION-
LOCATION
INTERVAL
REF
1
GREASE
2
CASTER PIVOT
50 Hrs.
1
2
GREASE
1
AXLE PIVOT
400 Hrs
2
3
GREASE
2
PUSH ARM PIVOT
50 Hrs
3
4
GREASE
1
PUSH ARM PIVOT
50 Hrs
4
OIL
ALL PIVOT POINTS,
PIN CONNECTIONS
50 Hrs
OF1791
1
2
2
3
3
4
Figure 5
