Regular Maintenance

CHECK TIRE PRESSURES

Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.

TirePressure

 

Front

25 psi (1,72 bar)

 

Rear

15 psi (1,03 bar)

Figure 14. Checking Tire Pressure
CHECKING / ADDING FUEL

To add fuel:

1.Stop the engine and allow to cool for at least 3 minutes.

2.Remove the fuel cap (see Figure 1).

3.Fill the tank to the bottom of the filler neck. This will allow for fuel expansion.

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care. Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.

 

 

Reproduction

NOTE: Do not overfill. Refer to your engine manual

Do not remove fuel filter when engine is hot, as

for specific fuel recommendations.

 

spilled gasoline may ig ite. DO NOT spread

4.

Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.

 

hose clamps further than ecessary. Ensure
FUEL FILTER

 

 

clamps gr p h ses firmly over filter after

 

 

installa ion.

The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between

uel

Do not use gasoline containing

tank and carburetor, near the fuel pump. If fil er is

METHANOL, gasohol containing more than

dirty or clogged, replace as follows:

 

10% ethanol, gasoline additives, premium

1.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.

 

gasoline, or white gas because engine/fuel

2.

Place a container below the filter to catch spilled

system damage could result.

 

fuel.

 

 

 

3.

Using a pliers, open and slide hose clamps f

m

 

 

fuel filter.

 

 

C

4.

Remove hoses from filter.

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Install new filter in proper flow direction in fuel line.

 

6.

Secure with hose clamps.

 

 

A

7.

Reconnect the negative battery cable wh

 

 

 

 

finished.

 

 

 

CHANGE OIL & FILTER

 

 

1.

Warm engine by running for a few minutes. (Refer

 

 

to the engine operator’s manual for oil & filter

 

 

 

replacement instructions.)

 

 

 

2.

Remove the oil drain hose (A, Figure 15) from the

 

 

cable clamp (C) on the right-hand side of the

 

 

 

frame and route the hose towards the rear of the

 

 

machine as shown in Figure 15.

 

 

3.

Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to

 

B

 

catch the oil. Using the appropriate tools, remove

 

 

the cap (B, Figure 15) from the oil drain hose (A)

Figure 15. Engine Oil Drain

 

and drain the engine oil.

 

 

4.

After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any

A. Oil Drain Hose

 

spilled oil. Reinstall the oil drain hose into the

B. Cap

 

cable clamp to retain the hose during normal

 

C. Cable Clamp

 

operation.

 

 

 

5.Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter. Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new one.

6.Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.

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