Table of Contents
Maintenance Instructions
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART
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IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE
OF THE KOHLER ENGINE
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Fuel System
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Starting/Stopping
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Cooling System
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Air Cleaner System
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Oil
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LUBRICATION
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Engine Oil
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Engine Break-In Oil
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Checking Engine Crankcase Oil Level
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Changing Engine Crankcase Oil
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Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication
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Mower Deck Gearbox Lubrication
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Mower Deck Spindle Lubrication
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PTO U-Joint Lubrication
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Check Transaxle Fluid Level
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Transaxle Oil and Filter Change
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CLEANING
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Engine Air Cleaner System
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Kohler Quad-Clean™ Air Cleaner
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Precleaner
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Paper Air Filter
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Engine Cooling System
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Cooling Air Intake Screen
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Cylinder Head Cooling Fins
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Grass Buildup in Mower Deck Housing
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GHS Blower
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GHS Exhaust Screen
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Transaxle Housing
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CHECKING/SERVICING
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Security of Air Filtration Components
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Battery
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Electrolyte Level
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Cleaning the Terminals
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Charging the Battery
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Tire Pressure
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Wheel Nut Torque
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Sharpen Mower Blades
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Drive Belts
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Mower Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
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Spark Plug
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Ignition
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Ignition Wire
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Fuel Lines and Clamps
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Engine Valve Clearance
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Transmission Control Setting
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Neutral-Park
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Straight Ground Tracking
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Blade Brake Action
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PTO U-Joints
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Safety Switch System
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Forward Speed Control Friction Lock
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REPLACING/REPAIRING
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Drive Belts
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Engine Belt
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PTO Drive Belt
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Ground Drive Belt
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Fuel Filter
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Blade Overload Shear Bolts
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Mower Blades
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ADJUSTMENTS
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Transmission Control
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Steering Lever Position Adjustment
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Steering Handles Adjustment
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Neutral Function Adjustment
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Full Forward Speed Adjustment
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Straight Tracking Adjustment
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FSC Neutral Switch Adjustment
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Forward Speed Control
Friction Adjustment
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Blade Clutch (PTO)
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Clutch Engagement/Belt Tension
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Blade Brake Band Adjustment
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Tilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop
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GHS “Full” Signal Horn Adjustment
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Warranty
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