Changing the Hydraulic
Fluid And Filter
Service Interval:
After the first 200 hours
Every 800 hours
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position, and
engage the parking brake.
2.
Move the throttle lever to the S
LOW
position,
shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Place a large pan under the hydraulic reservoir
and transmission case and remove the plugs,
draining all of the hydraulic fluid (
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1.
Hydraulic-reservoir drain
plug
3.
Transmission-case drain
plug
2.
Filter
4.
Clean the area around the hydraulic fluid filter
and remove the filter (
).
5.
Immediately install a new hydraulic fluid filter.
6.
Install the hydraulic-reservoir and
transmission-case drain plugs.
7.
Fill the reservoir to the proper level
(approximately 5.7 L or 6 US qt); refer to
Checking the Hydraulic System (page 60)
.
8.
Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Allow
the engine to run for about 5 minutes, then shut
it off.
9.
After 2 minutes, check the level of the hydraulic
fluid; refer to
(page 60)
.
Cleaning
Cleaning Under the Mower
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion-control
levers to the N
EUTRAL
-
LOCK
position, and
engage the parking brake.
2.
Move the throttle lever to the S
LOW
position,
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 transport position.
4.
Raise the front of the machine using jack stands.
5.
Thoroughly clean the underside of the mower
with water.
Disposing of Waste
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.
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