Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
4.5ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page)
4.5.2.FUEL FILTER (DIESEL ENGINE)
Service fuel filter as instructed in engine owner’s manual. Turn key to “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter.
1.Move the fuel filter cock handle to the closed position.
2.Remove the fuel filter bowl retaining ring. Fuel filter bowl, two “O” Rings, spring and filter can be removed. See Figure 4.8.
3.Replace filter element. Clean filter bowl with fresh diesel fuel. Reassemble the fuel filter bowl assembly. Tighten retaining ring securely. Check for leakage. Air bleed the fuel system.
4.Fill the fuel tank to the fullest extent. Open the fuel filter cock.
5.Loosen air vent plug a few turns at the top of fuel filter/fuel cock assembly. Allow air bubbles to be released. Close air vent plug when a steady flow of fuel is observed.
NOTE: After replacing fuel filter, engine may have to be cranked briefly with air vent plug loosened to purge all air from system.
4.6DECK REMOVAL
Move machine to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine “OFF” but leave key switch in the “ON” position. Engage parking brake.
1.The rear of deck must be raised up and both jack stands moved down to the lowest position and both locking pins inserted. NOTE: Jack stands are stored on the left and right rear sides of the mower.
2.Using deck lift switch, lower deck down to rest on jack stands.
3.The hitch latch pins are shown in the latched position. The latched position locks the deck lift arm into position. See Figure 4.9.
HITCH LATCH PIN
SHOWN IN LATCHED
OR LOCKED
POSITION
AIR VENT PLUG
FUEL COCK
SMALL “O”
RING
FUEL FILTER
SPRING
LARGE “O”
RING
FUEL BOWL
RETAINING
RING
FIGURE 4.8
DECK
LIFT ARMHITCH
PLATE
FIGURE 4.9
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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 maintenance near an open flame. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors.
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