Maintenance (Continued)
Maintenance
! | WARNING | ! |
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade. Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours (Continued)
Battery Fluid Level
1.Remove the battery. Refer to the section entitled
“BATTERY REMOVAL”.
2.Remove the battery caps. Check the fluid level.
3.Add water only to bring fluid to proper level. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4.Reinstall the battery. Refer to the section entitled
“BATTERY INSTALLATION”.
Mower Deck Levelness
Check the mower deck for proper level. Adjust as required. Refer to the section entitled “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT –
LEVELNESS”.
Clean Mower Deck
1.Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.
2.Check the fuel level in the tank. If over 3/4 full, remove the tank. Refer to the section entitled “REMOVING FUEL TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to the next step.
3.Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on the rear bumper.
4.Clean the underside of the mower deck, removing all accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
5.Clean the top of the deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light coat of motor oil.
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Figure 24: Mower blade spindle grease fitting
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication
Lubricate the front wheel grease fittings (A, Figure 25) with five shots of general purpose grease, from a grease gun.
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Figure 25: Front wheel grease fitting
Shift Lever - Lubrication
Lubricate the shift lever grease fitting (A, Figure 26) with two shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun.
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
1.Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.
2.Check the fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove the tank. Refer to the section entitled “FUEL TANK REMOVAL”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to the next step.
3.Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on the rear bumper.
4.Lubricate the spindle grease fitting (A, Figure 24) with three shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun.
IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer to the section entitled “BATTERY REMOVAL”.
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Figure 26: Shift lever grease fitting
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