Maintenance
Figure 12
1.Adjust stop
Adjust Throttle Lever
Tension
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Tension in throttle lever can be adjusted by adjusting the tightness of the lever pivot bolt, which is located under the console (Figure 13).
| Figure 13 |
| |
1. | Hex bolt | 5. | Lever |
2. | Spring disc washers | 6. | Bracket |
3. | Tab washer | 7. | Hex locknut |
4.Friction washer
Cleaning
Clean Engine Air Cooling System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris can cause the engine and hydraulic system to overheat which can create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from around the engine and hydraulic pumps 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.
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 shrouds 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 shrouds are properly reinstalled. Operating the engine without cooling shrouds 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.
29