Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
3.3.1.Perform all service required after the first 5 hours of operation – Refer to Section “SERVICE –
AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS”.
3.3.2.Check battery electrolyte level. Battery is located under seat.
1. Remove seat knobs and carefully tilt forward to expose battery.
2. Using large blade screwdriver (or allen wrench) remove battery caps. Check fluid level.
3. Add water only to bring liquid to proper level - approximately 3/16” above plates. DO NOT OVER FILL.
3.3.3.Check Maintenance Schedule Section of the “Engine Owner’s Manual” for additional engine service.
3.4SERVICE - ANNUALLY
3.4.1.Perform all maintenance as specified in “Maintenance Schedule” section of this manual and the Engine Owner’s Manual.
3.4.2.Fuel Filter - Service fuel filter as instructed below on Cold Engine Only.
WARNING
Gasoline is an extremely flammable liquid and its vapors are highly explosive. Handle only outdoors in an open, well ventilated area where vapor can dissipate safely and away from all sources of ignition.
1.Remove hose clamps from fuel filter.
2.Pull hose out of hose support clamp. See Figure 3.13.
FUEL FILTER
HOSE
SUPPORT
HOSE CLAMPS
FIGURE 3.13
3.Squeeze tabs on hose clamps using pliers and slip clamps away from filter body.
4.Pull hose off of filter. Discard old filter.
5.Elevate end of hose to prevent fuel from draining from tank.
6.Slip hose over fittings on new filter.
7.Move hose clamps back to original position.
8.Place hose back into support clamp and secure.
9.Check for leaks.
3.5STORAGE (OUT OF SEASON)
If desired, the machine can be stored on the rear bumper. Perform the following procedures to insure the machine will operate properly when taken out of storage.
1.Thoroughly clean the machine by removing all grass clippings and debris.
2.Perform maintenance and lubrication as required.
3.Drain fuel from fuel tank.
4.Start engine and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel. This allows the carburetor and fuel system to remain clean during storage.
5.Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY STORAGE”.
6.Carefully stand machine on rear bumper in desired location for storage.
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