Cleaning
Cleaning under the Mower
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control levers to
the neutral-locked position, and set the parking brake.
2.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
Raise the front of the machine and use jack stands to
support the mower.
Disposing of Waste
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.
Storage
Cleaning and Storing the
Machine
1.
Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, turn the ignition key to off, and remove the key.
2.
Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean the dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine's cylinder-head fins and the blower housing.
Important:
You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the drive system and engine. Pressure
washing can force dirt and water into critical parts,
such as spindle bearings and electrical switches.
3.
Check the brake; refer to
Servicing the Brake (page 37)
.
4.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
.
5.
Grease the machine; refer to
Lubrication (page 25)
.
6.
Change the engine oil; refer to
.
7.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
.
8.
For long-term storage:
A.
Add stabilizer/conditioner additive to fuel in the
tank.
B.
Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through
the fuel system (5 minutes).
C.
Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel tank;
refer to
Draining the Fuel Tank (page 29)
, or
operate engine until it stops.
D.
Restart engine and run until it stops. Repeat, on
Choke until engine will not restart.
E.
Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Note:
Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
9.
Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition; refer
to
Servicing the Spark Plugs (page 28)
. With the spark
plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two tablespoons
of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Now use the
starter to crank the engine and distribute the oil inside
the cylinder. Install the spark plug(s). Do not install the
wire on the spark plug(s).
10.
Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
11.
Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
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