4.4TRANSPORTING
•If loading with ramps, be sure ramps are properly supported and strong enough to support the unit.
•If necessary, use assistance when loading or unloading. Keep feet and legs out from under the unit when loading and unloading
Be sure fuel
Use a heavy duty trailer to transport the machine. Engage the park brakes and block wheels. After the wheels have been properly blocked, securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps, chains, cables or ropes. Be sure that the trailer has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law and use a safety chain.
NOTE: When transporting machine, be sure to engage the park brakes. Failure to do so can result in damage and/or premature wear to drive train.
Do not rely solely on the parking brake to hold machine on trailer.
5.MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
5.1PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
•Disengage blade clutch, shut off engine and remove spark plug wire(s) before any adjusting, servicing, or cleaning
•The engine can become very hot. Always allow the engine to cool before servicing or making repairs around the engine area.
5.1.1Check engine oil level.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a)Make sure engine is stopped and on a level surface.
b)Check with engine cold.
c)Clean area around dipstick. Remove dip stick and wipe off oil. Reinsert the dipstick and:
Screw dipstick into place for the B&S engines.
Do not screw into place for Kawasaki or Kohler engines. Remove dipstick and check oil level.
d)If the oil level is low, add oil as specified in the engine owners manual to bring the oil level up to the "F" mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
IMPORTANT: Do Not operate the engine with oil level below the "L" mark on the dipstick or over the "F" mark.
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