Maintenance
Cleaning
Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)
Clean Debris From Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Clean off any oil, debris, or grass
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine cooling air intake and exhaust system area can cause engine and exhaust system area to overheat which can create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system area.
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, around engine shrouding, and exhaust system area.
3.Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the engine and exhaust system area
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. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
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.Disengage PTO.
2.Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
3.Raise deck 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.
4.Clean out any grass
Waste Disposal
Motor Oil Disposal
Engine oil is a pollutant to the environment. Dispose of used oil at a certified recycling center or according to your state and local regulations.
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