Maintenance
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SEAT REPLACEMENT
1. Rotate hood to bumper stops.
2. Remove four nuts securing seat rails.
3. Replace seat; screw on nuts.
REPLACE CASTER
Keep clean and free of debris; ensure it can move freely.
1. Give a shot of grease in grease fitting on caster every month to keep caster moving freely.
2. To remove caster, machine will need to be raised. Push the cylinder lift lever forward to lower and adjust the angle of the cutting head to
jack up the machine. Block up machine with wooden block. Remove four bolts, pull caster off and clean/replace as needed.
3. Replace caster.
4. Pull caster toward rear of machine; re-place and tighten the four bolts.
5. Lower the machine.
CLEAN AIR CLEANER FOAM ELEMENT
Wash the element in detergent and water and dry thoroughly.
CLEAN AIR CLEANER PAPER ELEMENT
Clean the paper element by tapping it gently against a flat surface to remove the dust. If the element is very dirty replace it with a new one.
Note: When operating in dusty conditions engine may require more frequent maintenance.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
Check dip stick on engine. Engine holds 1.75 qt of oil. Improper fluid level will cause engine damage. See Kawasaki manual to change oil.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
1. Follow shut-down procedure.
2. Lift hood and secure in place.
CAUTION:
THE BACKUP BEEPER IS ON THE MACHINE FOR SAFETY. IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP IT IN GOOD WORKING CONDI-
TION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE BODILY INJURY.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE PETROLEUM SOLVENT TO CLEAN PAPER ELEMENT. DO NOT OIL PAPER ELEMENT. DO NOT USE PRES-
SURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY PAPER-ELEMENT.
CAUTION:
STOP THE ENGINE. BE CAREFUL WITH HOT OIL.
