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Spark Plug
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.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Lubrication
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles
once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well
with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles is equipped with a grease
fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours
of tractor operation.
Transmission
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory.
Oil level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed.
SECTION 8: SERVICE
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
•
Place the PTO knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.
•
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
•
Remove the PTO belt from around the electric PTO
clutch. Refer to Figure 14.
•
Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left
side of the deck.
•
Pull the deck support pin outward to release the
deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
•
Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor
and release the pin into the hole provided.
•
Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
•
Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the
right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of
the way.
•
Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the
tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release
themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
•
Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side)
out from underneath the tractor.
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid
levels cannot be checked.
•
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
•
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a
light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both
terminals
•
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT:
If removing the battery for any reason,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
could change the polarity and cause damage to your
engine’s alternating system.
Support Pin
