Maintenance
31
Fuel Filter
Service Interval/Specification
Replace the fuel filter after every 100 operating hours
or yearly, whichever occurs first.
Replacing the Fuel Filter
Never install a dirty filter if it is removed from the
fuel line.
1.
Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
“OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2.
Close fuel shut–off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 29).
3.
Open the hood.
4.
Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter (Fig. 31).
5.
Remove the filter from the fuel lines.
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Figure 31
1.
Hose clamp
2.
Fuel line
3.
Filter
6.
Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter.
7.
Open fuel shut-off valve at fuel tank (Fig. 29).
8.
Close the hood.
Front Wheel Toe-In
Service Interval/Specification
Maintain toe-in of the front wheels as specified. If
uneven tire wear, lawn scuffing or hard steering
develop adjustment may be required. Check the toe-in
after every 100 operating hours or yearly, whichever
occurs first (Fig. 32).
Specification: 1/8–1/4 inch toe-in on front wheels.
Measuring Toe-in
1.
Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
“OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2.
Push front tires out, at front, to remove normal
looseness in the linkage.
3.
Measure, between the rims, at spindle level, in
the front and rear of the wheels (Fig. 32).
4.
The front measurement should be less than the
rear, as specified.
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Figure 32
1.
Measure here
2.
Ball joint flats
3.
Jam nut
4.
Steering lever
