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Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable
container.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
•
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and
follow instructions carefully.
•
Poor engine performance and flooding usually
indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced.
Service air cleaner as per the engine manual.
Clean frequently under extremely dusty conditions.
•
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season.
Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
NOTE: Your rider engine is equipped with a resistor
spark plug, When replacing plug, make sure to use
resistor type.
Lubrication
See Figure 19 for an illustration of the lube points
described below.
Blade Assembly
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Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle only
while reassembling the blade either after
sharpening or replacement.
Pivot Points
•
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a
season.
Steering Shaft and Gear
•
Lubricate steering shaft and spline at least once a
season with light oil.
Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears with
automotive multi-purpose grease every 25 hours of
operation or once a season.
Linkage
•
Lubricate all deck linkage and height adjustment
linkage with a light oil.
Front Wheels
•
Lubricate at least once a season with automotive
multi-purpose grease.
Engine
•
Maintain the engine as recommended in the
separate engine manual.
Cleaning Engine
•
Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the
machine with clean cloth.
•
Clean the underside of the blade housing after
each mowing. Do not let clippings or debris
accumulate around the blade which may cause rust
on the deck.
•
Using a brush or cloth, remove grass, chaff or
debris from the finger guard on the engine daily to
prevent overheating of the engine. Do not clean
with a forceful spray of water since water
contaminates the fuel system.
•
Keep the governor linkage, springs and controls
free of debris.
•
If engine muffler is equipped with spark arrester
screen, remove and clean the screen regularly.
Replace if damaged or plugged with debris.Clean
muffler area and remove any grass or other debris
before operating the unit.
Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel
filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or
discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter
through your engine authorized service dealer.
Figure 19
Lube
Lube
Lube
Lube
Viewed from the bottom
Lube
Lube
(before
reassembly)
