Section 4 - MAINTENANCE
4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON) (Continued from previous Page) 4.5.2. FUEL FILTER
Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to “OFF” position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to prevent fuel spillage or perform filter change when fuel tank and fuel line are empty.
WARNING
Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke near fuel components when performing service or maintenance. DO NOT perform service and maintenance near an open flame. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors.
1.Remove fuel line clamps from fuel filter.
2.Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3.Install new fuel filter. Reinstall fuel line clamps. See Figure 4.8.
| REMOVE |
| LINE |
| CLAMPS |
CLAMP FUEL | REMOVE FUEL |
LINE TO | FILTER |
PREVENT |
|
SPILLAGE |
|
FIGURE 4.8
4.6DECK REMOVAL
Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine “OFF” and remove key from switch. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s). Engage parking brake.
NOTE: Some models are equipped with stabilizer bars that must be removed from the rear of the deck before it can be removed. Refer to the instructions provided with the deck.
1.Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to the highest cutting position. See Figure 4.9.
2.Place a wooden block under the front and rear edge of the mower deck.
3.Move deck lift lever and set the mower deck to a lower cutting position until deck rests on wooden blocks. See Figure 4.9.
POSITION DECK
LIFT LEVER IN
HIGHEST
CUTTING
POSITION.
PLACE WOODEN
BLOCKS UNDER
FRONT AND
REAR OF DECK.
LOWEST CUTTING
POSITION (ALL THE
WAY FORWARD)
FIGURE 4.9
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