Hydrostatic Transmission

•Check the gap using a feeler gauge and adjust, if necessary, by carefully bending the ground electrode. See Figure 14. Set the spark plug gap to 0.030 (.76 mm).

Feeler Gauge

Spark Plug

Ground Electrode

Gap

Figure 14

•Reinstall each spark plug into the cylinder head. Torque the spark plug to 28/32 ft. lb.

•Place each spark plug wire boot over the spark plug and press until you feel it “click” in place.

Fuel Filter

WARNING: Do not replace the fuel filter when engine is hot.

The engine is equipped with an inline fuel filter located on the left side of the engine.

Visually inspect the filter periodically for a build-up of residue inside the filter body, and for a dirty element which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the fuel filter when dirty.

Keep the area around the transmission cooling fan free of grass and debris at all times. The transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance free. The fluid level cannot be checked and cannot be changed.

Cleaning the Engine And Deck

Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly.

Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys.

Deck Wash System (Model GT2300 Only)

Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system.

Use the deck wash system to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps

AFTER EACH MOWING:

1.Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your garden hose to reach.

IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc.

2.Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine.

3.Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.

4.Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Figure 15.

Hose Coupler

Water Port

Figure 15

5.Turn the water on.

6.While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.

7.Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position.

8.Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.

9.Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position.

10.Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off.

11.Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your deck’s surface.

12.Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.