Clean Engine Cooling System, Waste Disposal

Maintenance

Cleaning

Clean Engine Cooling System

Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)

CAUTION

Excessive debris around the engine cooling air intake and inside of the pump drive belt compartment and damaged or missing rubber baffles can cause the engine and hydraulic system to overheat which can create a fire hazard.

Clean all debris from inside of pump drive belt compartment daily.

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.

2.Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding.

3.Clean all debris from inside of pump drive belt compartment.

4.Inspect rubber engine baffles for proper fit. Replace if necessary.

Remove Engine Shrouds and Clean Cooling Fins

Service Interval: Every 80 hours

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.

2.Remove cooling shroud clean-out covers from engine and clean cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt, and oil from external surfaces of engine, which can cause improper cooling.

3.Make sure cooling shroud clean-out covers are reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shroud clean-out covers will cause engine damage due to overheating.

Clean Grass Build-Up Under Deck

Service Interval: Before each use or daily

1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.

2.Raise deck to the transport (5 inch (12.7 cm) cutting height) position. Lift the front of unit and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support.

CAUTION

Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall, which could cause injury.

Do Not rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support.

3.Clean out any grass build-up from underside of deck and in discharge chute.

Waste Disposal

Motor Oil Disposal

Engine oil and hydraulic oil are both pollutants to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations.

Battery Disposal

DANGER

Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which is poisonous and can cause severe burns. Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or if it touches skin can cause severe burns.

•Wear safety glasses to shield eyes, and rubber gloves to protect skin and clothing when handling electrolyte.

•Do Not swallow electrolyte.