Maintenance
Open the engine cover.
Check that the cooling intake is free from leaves, grass and dirt.
Check the air duct, located on the inside of the engine cover, ensure it is clean and does not rub against the cooling air intake.
A blocked cooling intake will interfere with the cooling of the engine, which can damage the engine.
WARNING! The cooling air intake rotates
!when the engine is running. Do not allow hands, clothing, jewelry or any other items to come in contact with the engine fan while the engine is running. Mind your fingers.
Service position for the cutting unit
The cutting deck can be removed in order to facilitate cleaning and servicing.
To remove the cutting deck proceed as follows:
1Position the machine on flat ground.
2Apply and lock the parking brake.
3Check that the lever for setting the cutting height is in the S position.
4 Put the lifting lever in the mowing position.
5Release the clip on the right side of the mower deck and lift the cover off the mower deck.
6Loosen the spring on the drive belt’s belt idler by loosening the handle.
7Lift of the drive belt.
8Grip the top tubular construction of the unit and pull out the unit until it stops.
9 Remove the pin in the equipment frame.
10 Loosen the stay from the cutting deck.
11Pull out the cutting unit.
12Lift off the deck and lean it against the machine or a wall.
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