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Changing Engine Oil
1.
Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil fill
tube. See Figure 9.
2.
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain
valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure 9.
3.
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto
the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose
into an appropriate oil collection container with a
capacity great enough to collect the used oil
(approximately 62 oz.).
4.
Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil.
See Figure 9.
5.
Service the oil filter as instructed in the engine manual.
6.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining. Refill the engine with
approximately 62 oz.(1.8 liters) of new motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge as
instructed in the engine manual at the end of this manual.
Spark Plug
Clean the spark plug and reset its gap once a season, preferably at the start of each mowing season. Refer to the
engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Cleaning The Engine & Deck
•
Wipe off any fuel or oil spillage on the machine promptly. Do not allow grass, leaves, and dirt to accumulate
around the cooling fins or on any other part of the machine, especially the pulleys and other moving parts.
IMPORTANT:
The use of a pressure washer to clean your tractor is not recommended. Direct water pressure on
electrical components and the engine could reduce life of the tractor and its serviceability. Rather the tractor’s deck
is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its unique deck wash system.
Deck Wash System™
•
Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings
from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of
corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps after
each mowing:
IMPORTANT:
Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is
directed away from your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
1.
Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your garden hose
to reach.
2.
Move PTO to “BLade Stop” position.
3.
Move shift lever into neutral position.
4.
Set the parking brake and stop engine.
5.
Thread hose coupler (packaged with this manual) onto
the end of your garden hose. See Figure 10.
6.
Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Figure 10. Turn the water on.
7.
While sitting in the operator’s position, re-start the engine and place throttle lever in FAST (rabbit) position.
8.
Move the PTO lever to ON position.
9.
Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to throughly rinse.
10. Move the PTO lever to the “Blade Stop” position.
11. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off.
12. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your decks surface.
Protective Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Oil Drain Port
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Valve
Figure 9
Water Port
Hose Coupler
(Shown without
Hose Attached)
Figure 10
