
Table of Contents
Maintenance Instructions___________ 51
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART________ 51
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE
OF THE KOHLER ENGINE_________________ 52 Fuel System_ _________________________ 52 Starting/Stopping______________________ 52 Cooling System_ ______________________ 52 Air Cleaner System____________________ 52 Oil__________________________________ 52
LUBRICATION_ _________________________ 53 Engine Oil____________________________ 53 Engine
Checking Hydrostatic
Transmission Fluid Level_ ______________ 57 Grease Fitting and Oil Point Lubrication ___ 57 CLEANING_____________________________ 60 Engine Air Cleaner System_ _____________ 60 Turbine Precleaner____________________ 60 Donaldson Radialseal™ Air Cleaner______ 61 Engine Cooling System_________________ 63 Cooling Air Intake System______________ 63 Cylinder Head Cooling Fins_ ____________ 63 Grass Buildup in Mower Deck Housing_ ___ 64 GHS Blower__________________________ 65 GHS Exhaust Screen___________________ 65 Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins____ 66
CHECKING/SERVICING__________________ 66 Security of Air Filtration Components_ ____ 66 Battery_______________________________ 67 Electrolyte Level______________________ 67 Cleaning the Terminals_________________ 67 Charging the Battery___________________ 67 Tire Pressure_________________________ 68 Wheel Bolt Torque_ ____________________ 68 Sharpen Mower Blades_ ________________ 68 Drive Belts___________________________ 69 Mower Deck Gearbox Oil Seals___________ 69 Spark Plugs__________________________ 69 Ignition Wires_________________________ 69 Fuel Lines and Clamps_________________ 69 Engine Starter_________________________ 69 Blade Brake Action____________________ 70 PTO
GHS Signal Horn Adjustment
(When Horn Sounds at Wrong Time)______ 80
Operator’s Notes________________ 81 Warranty______________________ 83