OPERATION 4
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4.14 DAILY MAINTENANCE______________________________________________________
Important: For more detailed maintenance information,
adjustments and maintenance/lubrication charts, see the
Parts & Maintenance manual.
1.
Park the mower on a flat, level surface. Fully lower
the reels to the ground, stop the engine and remove
key from ignition switch.
2.
Grease and lubricate all points if required. Lubricate
with grease that meets or exceeds NLGI Grade 2
LB specifications. Apply grease with a manual
grease gun and fill slowly until grease begins to
seep out. Do not use compressed air.
3.
To prevent fires, clean the reels and mower after
each use.
a.
Whenever possible, use compressed air to clean
mower.
b.
Use only fresh water for cleaning your
equipment.
c.
Do not pressure wash mower.
d.
Do not spray water directly at instrument panel,
electrical connectors, generator, controllers,
motors, or any other electrical components.
e.
Do not spray water into the cooling air intake or
the engine air intake.
f.
Clean all plastic or rubber components with a
mild soap solution and warm water, or use
commercially available vinyl/rubber cleaners.
4.
Remove any dirt or other debris from both steering
proximity switches.
Battery Powered Mowers:
Disconnect power connector and connect battery pack to
charger.
Fuel (Hybrid Powered Mowers)
Fill mower’s fuel tank at the end of each operating day to
within 1 in., (25 mm) below the filler neck. Only fill fuel
tank with mower sitting on a flat and level surface.
Diesel Engine - Use clean, fresh #2 low or ultra-low
sulfur diesel fuel. Minimum Cetane Rating 45.
Gasoline Engine - Use clean, fresh, unleaded
gasoline, 85 octane minimum.
Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use an
approved container; the spout must fit inside the fuel filler
neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to transfer fuel.
• Store fuel according to local, state, or federal ordinances
and recommendations from your fuel supplier.
• Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to reel motor, do not over-grease
reel bearings. Damage of this nature is not covered by
the factory warranty.
NOTICE
Use of salt water or effluent water has been known to
encourage rust and corrosion of metal parts resulting
in premature deterioration or failure. Damage of this
nature is not covered by the factory warranty.
NOTICE
Do not use high pressure spray.
NOTICE
Do not wash a hot or running engine. Use
compressed air to clean the mower, engine and
radiator fins to reduce the potential for corrosion and
moisture contamination.
WARNING
Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or add fuel,
when the engine is running or while the engine is hot.
Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or drain the
fuel tank indoors.
Do not spill fuel. Clean spilled fuel immediately.
Never handle or store fuel containers near an open flame
or any device that may create sparks and ignite the fuel
or fuel vapors.
Be sure to reinstall and tighten fuel cap securely.
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