Maintenance
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| How To Service The Fuel Filter |
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DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or |
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repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. |
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Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug |
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wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine |
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and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all | 1. | Drain the fuel tank. |
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parts to cool before working on machine. |
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| out of fuel. Be sure to turn off the ignition switch and |
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Rider Maintenance (Advanced) |
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| Using pliers, slide the hose clamps (B, Figure 28) |
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| remove the key. |
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| approximately 1” away from the fuel filter (A). |
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DO NOT stand the unit on end. Attempting to do so may |
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cause an unstable condition, resulting in serious injury or | 4. | Remove the fuel lines from the filter. Discard the filter. | |||||||||||
equipment damage. |
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| 5. | Install a new fuel filter. Be sure the fuel lines are fully | ||||||||
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How To Check The Mower Blade |
| Slide the hose clamps back into place, approximately | |||||||||||
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| 1/8” from the ends of the fuel lines. |
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! | DANGER |
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DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive |
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1. Check the torque of the blade mounting bolts (A, Figure |
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2. Check the blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer |
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| Figure 28: Replacing the fuel filter |
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| Figure 27: Checking blade bolt torque |
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3.Check the blade for straightness. Refer to “How To Adjust The Mower Blade”.
How To Check The Mower Drive Belts
1.Visually check the mower drive belts for wear or damage.
2.Check mower blade belt tension. Refer to “How To Adjust Mower Blade Belt Tension”.
NOTE: It is recommended that any adjustments and service regarding the mower drive belts be performed by
an authorized dealer.
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