Maintenance
Figure 23
1. Oil filter | 3. Left rear tire |
2.Vent plug
6.Raise the rear of machine up and support with jack stands (or equivalent support) just high enough to allow drive wheels to turn freely.
CAUTION
Raising the mower 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.
7.Start engine and move throttle control ahead to 1/2 throttle position. Disengage parking brake.
6 times). Check the oil level, and add oil as required after stopping the engine.
C.It may be necessary to repeat steps A and B until all the air is completely purged from the system. When the transaxle operates at normal noise levels and moves smoothly forward and reverse at normal speeds, then the transaxle is considered purged.
Do Not change hydraulic system oil (except for what can be drained when changing filter), unless it is felt the oil has been contaminated or been extremely hot.
Changing oil unnecessarily could damage hydraulic system by introducing contaminates into the system.
Servicing the Spark Plug
Service Interval: Every 200 hours/Every 2 years (whichever comes first)
Every 500
As stated in the maintenance intervals, remove the spark plug, check condition, and reset the gap or replace with a new plug as necessary.
The spark plug is RFI compliant. Equivalent alternate brand plugs can also be used.
Type: Champion XC92YC
Champion RC12YC or QC12C may be used if your area does not require compliance with Canadian
Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.76 mm)
WARNING
Engine must be running and drive wheels must be turning so adjustments can be performed. Contact with moving parts or hot surfaces may cause personal injury.
Keep fingers, hands, and clothing clear of rotating components and hot surfaces.
A.With the bypass valve open and the engine running, slowly move the directional control in both forward and reverse (5 or 6 times).
B.With the bypass valve closed and the engine running, slowly move the directional control in both forward and reverse directions (5 to
Removing the Spark Plug
1.Disengage the blade control switch, move the motion controls outward to the park position, stop the engine, and remove the key.
2.Pull the wire off of the spark plug (Figure 24). Clean around the spark plug to prevent dirt from falling into the engine and potentially causing damage.
Note: Due to the deep recess around the spark plug, blowing out the cavity with compressed air is usually the most effective method for cleaning. The spark plug is most accessible when the blower housing is removed for cleaning.
3.Remove the spark plug and metal washer.
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