MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
3.
When mowing tall grass, make two
passes, mowing off 1/2 of the desired
cut on the first pass, and then the
desired height the second pass. Check
1.
Keep mower blades sharp.
for hidden dangers first.
2.
Make sure deck and discharge are
clean.
4.
Go slowly for trimming.
CAUTION
5.
Always cut grass with the engine at full
throttle speed. This “ENGINE” speed
allows the cutting blades to operate at
optimum cutting speed. Control
“GROUND” speed with the Steering
Control Levers.
POWER MUST BE OFF TO CLEAN
DISCHARGE CHUTE. TURN ENGINE OFF
AND WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO
STOP.
6.
Vary ground speed to suit conditions
(i.e. go slower in tall thick grass, on hills,
wet conditions, etc.).
MAINTENANCE
Replace decals when illegible. Write factory for free replacement.
CAUTION
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, TURN OFF ENGINE
REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING ON
MACHINERY. DO NOT WEAR WATCHES OR JEWELRY. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING
CLOTHES, AND OBSERVE ALL COMMON SAFETY PRACTICES WITH TOOLS.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
SERVICE
WHEN
Check crankcase oil level --------------------------------------------------------------------- before each use
Clean grass from Hydrostat fans and cooling fans -------------------------------------- before each use
Check air intake screen --------------------------------------------------------------------------- after each use
Clean grass under deck -------------------------------------------------------------------------- after each use
Check tire pressure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- every 10 hours
Check battery fluid -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- every 10 hours
Sharpen mower blades -------------------------------------------------------------------------- every 10 hours
Clean air filter pre-cleaner element ----------------------------------------------------------- every 25 hours
Check Hydrostatic transmission fluid --------------------------------------------------------- every 25 hours
Check drive belts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- every 50 hours
(20 hours break-in)
Service Air Cleaner Filter Element ---------------------------------------------------------- every 100 hours
Change engine crankcase oil ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 hours
oil filter -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 200 hours
Change Hydrostat oil and oil filter ----------------------------------------------------------- every 500 hours
(100
hours
break-in)
Replace air filter element --------------------------------------------------------------- annually or 500 hours
Check spark plugs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ annually or 500 hours
Service battery ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- annually or 500 hours
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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