Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or service with the engine or blades running. Stop blades. Stop engine. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wires from spark plugs and (gas only) secure wires away from spark plugs. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns by allowing all parts sufficient time to cool. Fuel Filler Cap and Vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
3.3.2.BATTERY FLUID LEVEL
1.Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.
2.Remove battery caps. Check fluid level.
3.Add water only to bring fluid to proper level –
DO NOT OVERFILL.
4.Reinstall battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY INSTALLATION”.
3.3.3.MOWER DECK LEVELNESS
Check mower deck for proper level. Adjust as required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT –
LEVELNESS”.
3.3.4.CLEAN MOWER DECK
1.Follow WARNING statement found on this page.
2.Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”.
If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.
3.Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.
4.Clean underside of mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
5.Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.
3.3.5MOWER BLADE SPINDLE - LUBRICATION 1. Follow WARNING statement found on this page.
2. Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove tank. Refer to Section “FUEK TANK REMOVAL”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.
3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear bumper.
4. Lubricate spindle with three shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.5.
IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY REMOVAL”.
3.3.6.MOWER DECK LINKAGE - LUBRICATION Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.
SPINDLE GREASE
FITTING
FIGURE 3.5
3.3.7. FRONT WHEEL BEARING - LUBRICATION
1.Lubricate front wheel bearings with five shots of general purpose grease, from grease gun. See Figure 3.6.
FRONT WHEEL
GREASE FITTING
FIGURE 3.6
3.3.7a.SHIFT LEVER - LUBRICATION
1.Lubricate shift lever fitting with two shots of general purpose grease from grease gun. See Figure 3.6a.
SHIFT LEVER
GREASE FITTING
FIGURE 3.6a
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