Maintenance
Cleaning
Clean Engine Air Cooling System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake. Remove key or spark plug wire(s).
2.Clean all debris from 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. 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.
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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