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 mower to the transport position.
4. Raise the front of the machine by using the Z
Stand®.
WARNING
The machine could fall onto someone and cause
serious injury or death.
•
Use extreme caution when operating the
machine on the Z Stand®.
•
Use only for cleaning the mower and removing
the blades.
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Do not keep the machine on the Z Stand® for
extended periods of time.
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Always turn the engine off, set the parking
brake, and remove the key before performing
any maintenance to the mower.
Waste Disposal
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 Storage
1. Disengage the power take off (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; refer to Servicing the Brake in
Brake Maintenance (page 46).
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner in Engine Maintenance (page 36).
5. Grease the machine; refer to Greasing and
Lubrication in Lubrication (page 33).
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil in Engine Maintenance (page 36).
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure in Drive System Maintenance (page 42).
8. Change the hydraulic filter; refer to
Servicing the Hydraulic System in
Hydraulic System Maintenance (page 51).
9. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery in
Electrical System Maintenance (page 40).
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 PTO engaged
and the engine at high idle for 2 to 5 minutes after
washing.
11. Check the condition of the blades;
refer to Servicing the Cutting Blades in
Mower Deck Maintenance (page 55).
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).
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