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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
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ZT60i & ZT72i (S/N 748109-) Accu-Z
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Zero Turn Mowers 357-398M
Table of Contents
1.
Replace filter element every 200 hours or every year,
(whichever comes first). Service more frequently
when used in dusty conditions.
2.
Release retaining clips and remove filter element.
Clean canister with a damp cloth.
3.
Before installing a new filter element, inspect it by
placing a bright light inside and rotate the element
slowly, looking for any holes or tears in the paper.
Also check gaskets for cuts or tears. Do not attempt
to use a damaged element which will allow abrasive
particles to enter the engine.
4.
Inspect Burp Valve. Replace burp valve if it is
cracked, torn, stays open or is missing. See also
“Burp Valve Information” on page 46.
5.
Install new Inner element into the new outer element
as shown in Figure 5-17.
6.
Install new outer filter element by inserting the open
end in the canister first.
7.
Reinstall canister cap with burp valve positioned
below the canister. Make sure it seals all around the
canister before latching retaining clips.
8.
Check all fittings and clamps periodically for
tightness. Inspect hoses for holes or cracks.
9.
Periodically check engine intake hose for signs of
ingested dust. Locate and repair source of ingested
dirt.
10. Never operate a machine without an air filter
installed.
Canister Air Filter Kawasaki Engine
Figure 5-17
NOTE: Do not operate engine with a damaged air filter
or without an air filter element. Dirt will enter the
engine causing a dust induced engine damage.
NOTE: Do not block air intake to the canister such as
setting an object in front of the air intake opening.
Canister
Canister Cap
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Air Filter Inner Element
Air Filter Outer Element
Burp Valve - Position Below Air Filter Canister
Rain Cap - Positioned Vertically
on Top of Air Filter Canister.
Open Ends of Filter
Elements Face Canister
3.
Unscrew oil drain valve (#3) until oil flows freely and
valve head offers some resistance. Do not unscrew
valve any farther.
4.
Remove oil filter (#2) with a filter wrench and let
remaining oil drain out. Make certain the old O-ring is
not stuck to the filter base. Discard old O-ring and
filter in a manner that is compatible with the
environment.
5.
Clean engine oil filter base (#5). Coat new oil filter
O-ring with clean engine oil and screw oil filter onto
engine oil filter base.
Engine Components
Figure 5-16
6.
Hand tighten oil filter until O-ring seats against the oil
filter base. Finish tightening by turning filter to the
specifications provided in the Engine Operator’s
Manual.
7.
Retighten drain valve (#3).
8.
Dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is
compatible with the environment. Do not throw used
oil in the trash, pour it on the ground, or down a drain.
9.
Fill engine with the correct oil and quantity provided
in the Engine Operator’s Manual and specifications
on page 55 of this manual. Do not overfill with oil.
10. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick, start engine and check
oil filter for leaks.
11. Stop engine and check oil level. See “Check Engine
Oil” on page 44.
Engine Air Filter
Refer to Figure 5-16 & Figure 5-17:
A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment and
supplies clean combustion air to the engine. Perform
engine air filter maintenance per the Engine Operator’s
Manual and Maintenance Schedule on page 37.
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Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
2.
Oil Filter
3.
Oil Drain Valve
4.
Oil Drain Tube
5.
Oil Filter Base
6.
Fuel Filter
7.
Oil Cooler
8.
Air filter
9.
Rain Cap
10. Air Intake Screen
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