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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Tire
Tire Sizes: Front (2) - 11x4.00-5 Back (2) - 13x5.00-6
WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire!
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Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.
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Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
1. Always check tires for damage.
2. Check tire pressure with proper tool.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
Approximately 10 - 15 psi for the tire inflation.
Blade and Deck
The mower is designed to be self-standing on its rear bumper cover. Fig 13.
Important: Before attempting to stand the unit, you MUST be on a solid horizontal surface! The Parking Brake Must be ON
and key removed from control panel.
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You MUST Apply the parking brake to stop rear wheels!
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Two adults stand on both sides of the unit and hold front bumper by hand, and then lift and turn the unit backward until
the unit stand on horizontal surface.
NOTE: Two people are required to turn the unit upward. Always have two people for any maintenance.
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IMPORTANT: ALWAYS check stability before starting any maintenance service.
Cleaning
1. Turn your mower and make it stand on its rear bump er cover.
2. Clean the underside of your riding-mower by scraping to remove
build -up of grass and trash.
3. Clean motor often to keep trash from accumulating . A clogged
motor runs hotter and shortens motor life .
4. Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of grass and trash, etc.
5. We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean riding
mower. Moisture in motor can result in short ened motor life.
By following these procedures, you should have many years of safe
operation of your mower.
Blade
Mowing
deck
Fig 13
Blade care
For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp . Replace bent or damaged blades.
Blade Replacement
Before making an attempt to replace the blades, order genuine replacement parts
for your mower.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Remove key from control panel.
2. Turn your mower and make it stand on its rear bumper cover.
3. Use a woodblock between blade and mower hous ing to prevent blade from turning
when removing blade nut.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
4. Remove blade nut by turning counter-clockwise. Fig 14
5. Remove blade and attaching hardware.
CAUTION:
Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before replacing blades
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Turn unit OFF and remove key.
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Always wear gloves when handling mower blades.
Fig 14