WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦The engine can become very hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Allow the engine to cool completely before service 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 cool.
c)Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick (DO NOT screw into place for Kohler and Kawasaki engines; DO screw into place for B&S engines). Remove dipstick and check oil level.
d)If the oil level is low, add oil as specified in the Engine Owner’s 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 or over the “F” mark.
5.1.2Clean engine air cooling system.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b)Clean all debris from engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding.
5.1.3Clean grass
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 misfunction 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.
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