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SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
NOTE:
Refer to
Maintenance Chart
on page 26 for a
reference of recommended maintenance intervals.
WARNING:
Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Check
engine oil level
before each use as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
Figure 16
•
Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 16.
•
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure
16.
•
Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil
drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into
an appropriate oil collection container with a
capacity great enough to collect the used oil.
•
After the oil has finished draining, push the oil drain
valve in slightly, then rotate counterclockwise and
pull outward to begin draining oil.
•
Service the
oil filter
(if so equipped)
as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
unit.
•
Refill the engine with new motor oil.
•
Refill the engine with the proper capacity and
weight of motor oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual.
To service the
air cleaner,
refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
The
spark plug(s)
should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
Fuel Filter
WARNING:
Do not replace the fuel filter
when the engine is hot.
The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter located
on the right side of the engine.
Visually inspect the filter periodically for a build-up of
residue inside the filter body, and for a dirty element
which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the
fuel filter when dirty.
Cleaning the Engine and Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly.
Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine,
especially the belts and pulleys.
Deck Wash System™
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its
surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the Deck
Wash System™ (sold separately) to rinse grass
clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the
buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following
steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1.
Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn,
near enough for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT:
Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute
is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked
cars, etc.
2.
Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), move the shift
lever into the neutral position, set the parking
brake, and stop the engine.
3.
Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your
tractor’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your
garden hose.
4.
Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your
decks surface. See Figure 17.
5.
Turn the water on.
Oil Drain Hose
Drain Port
Oil Filter
Oil Fill Cap /
Dipstick
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