Regular Maintenance
3.If the coolant level is insufficient, remove the cap
(E) from the reservoir and add coolant to the LOW (COLD) mark. See engine owners manual for specific engine coolant specifications.
4.Reinstall the cap.
NOTE: Proper coolant mix is a 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol and distilled water. See engine owners manual for engine coolant specifications.
Change Engine Coolant
See engine owners manual for specific engine coolant procedures. The drain valve is located at the base of the
Clean Radiator & Screen
Clean the radiator (A, Figure 24) and screen before each use, or as required (depending on conditions) to allow proper
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Figure 24. Cleaning the Radiator & Screen
A.Radiator
B.Radiator Screen
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4. Lower the seat plate. |
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Lubrication |
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Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figu es |
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24 through 31 as well as the following lubrication |
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Grease: |
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• front caster wheel axles & yok s | • control handle pivots | ||
• deck lift pivot blocks |
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• mower deck spindles |
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• mower deck idler arm |
| • discharge chute hinge | |
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• pump & PTO drive idler arms
• drive shaft universal joint
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Ferris Red Grease (p/n 5022285) is recommended,
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