SERVICE ENGINE
• Lubricate one pump idler pivot grease fitting (A).
Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
• Lubricate three mower deck spindle grease fittings (A).
Lubricating Mower Deck Idler Pivot
• Lubricate one deck idler pivot grease fitting (A).
Service Engine
Avoid Fumes
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.
Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
•Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.
•Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.
Engine Oil
Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes.
Use oil that meets the following specification:
• See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your
machine for the correct specifications.
Checking Engine Oil Level
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IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine problems if oil level is low:
Check oil level before operating.
Keep oil level between the FULL and the ADD marks.
Check oil level when engine is stopped, level, and is cooled so oil has had time to drain into the sump.
NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4 hours in a day. Make sure engine is cool when checking engine oil level.
1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2.Allow engine to cool.
3.Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into crankcase.
4. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with a clean cloth.
NOTE: Allow dipstick cap to rest on threads of filler tube when checking oil level. Do not tighten dipstick cap when checking oil level.
5.Install dipstick and allow the cap to rest on the threads of the tube. Do not tighten the cap.
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IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! To prevent extensive engine wear or damage, always maintain the proper engine oil level. Never operate the engine with the oil level below the add mark or over the full mark.
6.Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between the ADD and FULL marks.
NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturers operating manual for correct type and grade of oil.
•If oil is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than the FULL mark on dipstick.
•If oil level is above the FULL mark, drain to proper level.
7.Install and tighten dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
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