Section 3 - 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.
3.2.3.CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT 1. Footrest Removal
a. Squeeze the deck lift handle and the release lever and lift the deck lift handle until it locks in the top notch which is the high cut/transport position. b. Remove retaining knobs located at the corners of footrest. Remove footrest. See Figure 3.3.
c. Check mower belt. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.
d. Reinstall footrest cover and reinstall knobs and tighten securely.
HIGH CUT/
TRANSPORT
NOTCH
RELEASE
LEVER
DECK LIFT HANDLE
FOOTREST
RETAINING
KNOBS
FIGURE 3.3
2.Checking Mower Belt Tension
The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.
3.2.4.CHECK TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELTS 1. Checking Transaxle Belt Tension
The transaxle drive belts require no adjustment. If belts are frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed, replace belt before operating mower.
3.3SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
3.3.1.ENGINE
1. Engine Cooling System
The engine cooling system consists of an engine shroud and engine fins. These should be kept clean and free of debris as needed or cleaned.
2. Engine Oil
Change engine oil. Refer to Section “CHANGE ENGINE OIL”. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications.
3. Oil Filter
Change engine oil filter. Refer to engine owner’s manual for filter specifications.
4. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
5. Fuel Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
3.3.2.MOWER COMPONENTS 1. Mower Drive Belt
Check belt for proper tension. No adjustment required. Replace belt as needed.
2. Mower Blade
Check blade for sharpness, wear, damage, and torque. Refer to Section “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT”.
3. Mower Deck Levelness
Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust as required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT – LEVELNESS”.
WARNING
Lifting or lowering the machine onto or down from the rear bumper unassisted can cause severe injury. Always have assistance from another person when supporting the weight of machine.
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