Cleaning
Cleaning under the Mower
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position,
and set the parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3.
Raise the mower to the T
RANSPORT
position.
Cleaning the Suspension
System
Note:
Do not clean the shock assemblies with pressurized
water (
).
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Disposing of Waste
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.
Storage
Cleaning and Storage
1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to Off.
Remove the key.
2.
Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and chaff from
the outside of the engine-cylinder-head fins and 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 control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps,
and motors.
3.
Check the brake.
4.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
.
5.
Grease the machine; refer to
Lubrication (page 34)
.
6.
Change the crankcase oil; refer to
.
7.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
.
8.
Change the hydraulic filters; refer to
Hydraulic Filters and Hydraulic Fluid (page 59)
.
9.
Charge the battery; refer to
Charging the Battery (page
.
10.
Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the
underside of the mower, then wash the mower with
a garden hose.
Note:
Run the machine with the blade-control switch
(PTO) engaged, and the engine at high idle for 2 to
5 minutes after washing.
11.
Check the condition of the blades; refer to
the Cutting Blades (page 62)
.
12.
Prepare the machine for storage when non-use occurs
over 30 days. Prepare the machine for storage as
follows:
A.
Add a petroleum-based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an alcohol
based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh fuel and used at
all times.
B.
Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C.
Shut off the engine, allow it to cool, and drain the
fuel tank; refer to
Servicing the Fuel Tank (page
.
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