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Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
•
Refill the engine with new motor oil (approximately
48 oz.).
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/
Owner Manual packed with your unit for information
regarding the proper weight of motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge
as instructed in the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your unit.
Spark Plug
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season.
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Lubrication
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles
once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well
with an all-purpose automotive grease before re-
installing them.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles is equipped with a grease
fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours
of tractor operation or at least once a season.
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly. Do NOT allow grass, leaves, and dirt to
accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on
any other part of the machine, especially the pulleys
and other moving parts.
Clean the underside of the deck with a wisk broom,
scraper or forced air after each mowing.
IMPORTANT:
The use of a pressure washer or garden
hose to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may
cause damage to electrical components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
result in a shortened life of the tractor and reduce its
serviceability.
SECTION 8: SERVICE
WARNING:
Before servicing, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
•
Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.
•
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
•
Remove the PTO belt from around the engine
pulley and from around the PTO idler pulley(s).
•
Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left
side of the deck.
•
Pull the deck support pin outward to release the
deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 14.
Figure 14
•
Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor
and release the pin into the hole provided.
Support Pin
