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Engine
Refer to the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your unit. Read and follow instructions
carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
•
Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
•
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 12.
•
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
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
(approximately 64 oz.).
•
Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 12.
•
Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
•
Refill the engine with new motor oil.
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/
air cleaner element 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 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.
Transmission
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory.
Oil level cannot be checked nor can the oil be changed.
SECTION 8: SERVICE
Tires
WARNING:
Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the
tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is 10 psi for
the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires. Refer to the
tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended
or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire
pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow
unevenly.
Protective Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Drain Port
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Valve
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