Cooling Air Intake Path and Air Filters
Raise the engine hood (page 61), then make sure the cooling air
intake screen on the front of the engine is clear of grass and debris.
Inspect the engine air filters (page 62) for damage or excessive dirt
and dust.
Battery Electrolyte
Inspect the electrolyte level in the battery; add distilled water if
needed (page 72).
Mower Deck
Clear the top and bottom of the mower deck of any grass, debris, etc.
Make sure the discharge guard is properly installed. If your mower is
equipped with the optional mulch kit, be sure the ring pin, cover plate,
and swirl guide are also properly installed.
If the optional grass bag kit is installed, verify that all parts of the kit
are properly installed and the grass bags are in good condition. Refer
to the operator’s manual supplied with the grass bag kit for specific
instructions.
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