Cooling System
Maintenance
Cooling System Safety
•
Swallowing engine coolant can cause
poisoning; keep out of reach from children and
pets.
•
Discharge of hot, pressurized coolant or touching
a hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause
severe burns.
– Always allow the engine to cool at least 15
minutes before removing the radiator cap.
– Use a rag when opening the radiator cap, and
open the cap slowly to allow steam to escape.
Cleaning the Engine
Cooling System
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Remove debris from the radiator daily. Clean it more
frequently in dirty conditions.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2.
Raise the hood.
3.
Clean the engine area thoroughly of all debris.
4.
Clean both sides of the radiator thoroughly with
compressed air (
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1.
Radiator
5.
Close the hood.
Brake Maintenance
Adjusting the Parking
Brake
Service Interval:
Every 200 hours—Check the
adjustment of the parking brake.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2.
Loosen the setscrew securing the knob to the
parking-brake lever (
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1.
Parking-brake lever
3.
Set screw
2.
Knob
3.
Rotate the knob until a force of 133 to 178 N (30
to 40 lb) is required to actuate the lever.
4.
Tighten the setscrew after the adjustment has
been attained.
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