Section 43 - MAINTENANCEOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
! | WARNING | ! |
Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke near fuel components when performing service or maintenance. DO NOT perform service and mainte- nance near an open flame. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors.
4.5ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page) 4.5.2. FUEL FILTER
Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to "OFF" position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to pre- vent fuel spillage or perform filter change when fuel tank and fuel line are empty.
1.Remove fuel line clamps from fuel filter.
2.Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3.Install new fuel filter. IMPORTANT: Some fuel filters are fuel flow directional. Check for arrow that shows fuel flow direction. Reinstall fuel line clamps. See Figure 4.8.
NOTE: ON KOHLER ENGINES, | LEFT SIDE OF |
FUEL FILTER IS LOCATED ON | MACHINE (BRIGGS |
RIGHT SIDE NEAR OIL FILTER | ENGINE SHOWN) |
4.6DECK REMOVAL
Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine "OFF" and remove key from switch. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s). Move motion control levers to the neutral lock position. Engage parking brake.
1.Depress deck lift pedal fully until deck locks in the transport position. See Figure 4.9.
2.IMPORTANT - STORED ENERGY. Relieve tension on deck lift assist spring by backing off nut on eyebolt. Failure to relieve tension could result in personal injury. See Figure 4.9a.
3.Place a wooden block under the front and rear edge of the mower deck.
4.Remove stop pin. See Figure 4.9.
5.Depress deck lift pedal, flip back transport lever, and slowly release pedal until deck rests on wooden blocks. See Figure 4.9. Make sure there is no tension on the deck hanger eyebolts.
POSITION DECK LIFT PEDAL IN
TRANSPORT POSITION. PLACE
WOODEN BLOCKS UNDER
FRONT AND REAR OF DECK.
REMOVE STOP PIN, AND
LOWER DECK ONTO BLOCKS
| FIGURE 4.9 | |
CLAMP FUEL LINE |
| |
TO PREVENT | LOOSEN DECK | |
SPILLAGE | ||
LIFT ASSIST | ||
|
REMOVE LINE | REMOVE |
CLAMPS | FUEL FILTER |
CLAMP FUEL LINE
TO PREVENT
SPILLAGE
FIGURE 4.9a
FIGURE 4.8 | (Continued On Next Page) |
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