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MAINTENANCE
A.
Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent
the engine from accidentally starting before
performing any maintenance on this machine.
WARNING
General Maintenance
1. If the machine must be tipped on its side for
maintenance, first drain the fuel from the fuel tank,
and the oil from the engine’s crankcase.
2. Be careful not to spill oil on any of the belts.
3. Do not tamper with the engine’s governor settings.
They are adjusted to provide the proper maximum
engine speed.
4. If the machine is to be in storage for more than 30
days, drain the fuel tank, run the engine to drain the
carburetor dry, change the oil, remove the spark
plug and pour a teaspoonful of oil into the cylinder.
Pull the starter to crank the engine and distribute
the oil then replace the spark plug.
B. Daily Maintenance After Spreading
1. Park the machine outside the storage facility with
the engine shut off.
2. Close the fuel shutoff valve.
3. Permit the machine to cool.
4. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
5. Wash the machine off with water. Be sure to clean
out materials from under the hopper. Allow the
machine to dry before storing.
6. Check the fuel level, the engine oil level and clean
the cooling-air intake (the rotating screen).
7. Clean the air cleaner elements (foam and paper).
8. After the first 5 hours of use, change the engine oil.
(Change the oil every 100 hours thereafter).
9. Follow the lubrication chart at the top of the page.
10. Place the machine in locked storage to avoid
tampering or use by an untrained operator.
C. Maintenance Every 100 Hours
1. Change the engine oil. (Change the engine oil more
frequently under severe operating conditions).
2. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight.
3. Check the condition and tension of transaxle belt.
4. Clean the spark plug and check the spark plug gap.
5. Follow the lubrication chart at the top of the page.
D. LUBRICATION CHART:
NUMBER OF GREASING POSITIONS
(See Figure 1 and 2 below for Item Locations.)
40 HOUR LUBRICATION CHART
1 A Front Wheel Bearing
2 B Pivot Shafts
2 C Front Axle Bearing
Figure 1
Figure 2
E. ENGINE MAINTANENCE:
For detailed maintenance instructions for the engine on
your mower, see the separate engine manual packed
with your mower.
F. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTANENCE:
The hydraulic system does not require any maintenance.
The transaxle is not owner repairable. If you have a
problem with a transaxle, please contact your service
center for a replacement. Do not disassemble the
transaxle.
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