c)Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick. Do not screw into place. Remove dipstick and read the oil level.
d)If the oil level is low, add oil to bring the oil up to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in Engine Owner’s Manual. Do Not overfill.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine with the oil level below the “LOW” (or “ADD”) mark on the dipstick, or over the “FULL” mark.
6.1.2Clean engine air cooling system:
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Excessive debris can cause the engine and hydraulic system to overheat.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Excessive debris around the engine and inside the transmission cooling compartment can create a fire hazard.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Clean all debris from around the engine and transmission daily.
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding.
6.1.3Clean transmission cooling compartment:
Service Interval: Daily
a)Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b)Clean all debris from screens that encompass cooling compartment, and then remove the compartment screen.
c)Clean all debris from the fan blades and the cooling fins for the transmission.
d)Replace the compartment screen.
6.1.4Clean grass build-up under mower deck and check mower blades.
Service Interval: Daily
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall, which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦DO NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support.
a)Disengage PTO.
b)Raise deck using lift actuator.
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