REGULAR MAINTENANCE
BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
1. Remove the deck and engine hood.
2Disconnect the negative
3.Disconnect the positive (+) battery cable.
4.Remove the battery hold down clamp.
5.Remove the battery.
6.Clean the terminals and cable ends.
7.Install the new battery and replace battery hold down clamp.
8.Connect the positive (+) battery cable.
9.Connect the negative
10.Replace the deck and engine hood.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SERVICE:
1.Make sure the battery cables and terminals are clean and fastened tightly.
2.Check the electrolyte level in the battery often.
3.Remove any
4.Cover the battery terminals with grease to prevent corrosion.
5.Check all electrical wires for loose connections.
AIR CLEANER SERVICE:
1.Remove the deck and engine hood.
2.Remove the outer air filter cover.
3.Remove the wing nut and inner air filter cover.
4.Remove the
5.Squeeze dry the
7.Replace the
8.Replace the inner air filter cover and wing nut.
9.Replace the outer air filter cover, deck and engine hood.
ELEMENT REPLACEMENT:
1.Remove the deck and engine hood.
2.Remove the outer air filter cover.
3.Remove the wing nut and inner air filter cover.
4.Replace the filter element.
5.Replace the inner air filter cover and wing nut.
6.Replace the outer air filter cover deck and engine hood.
END OF SEASON STORAGE ?Change the oil and oil filter. ?Clean and replace the
?Clean any dirt and debris from the muffler area of the engine. ?If storing longer than 30 days, use a gas stabilizer. ?Close the fuel
?Remove any grass, weeds or brush from the blade and deck area. ?Store the battery in a dry area that will not freeze.
?Remove and sharpen or replace blades as necessary.
ENGINE SERVICE: Refer to the Kohler 26HP service manual for instructions.
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