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G
eneral Recommendations
1. The owner’s responsibility is to maintain this
product. This will extend the life of the product and
is also necessary to maintain warranty coverage.
2. Check the spark plug, drive brake, lubricate the
unit, and clean the air filter once a year.
3. Check the fasteners. Make sure all fasteners are
tight.
4. Follow the Maintenance section to keep the unit in
good operating condition.
WARNING
Before you make an inspection, adjustment, or
repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark
plug. Remove the wire from the spark plug to
prevent the engine from starting by accident.
NOTE: Torque is measured in metric N-m (ft-lbs). This
measurement describes how tight a nut or bolt must
be.The torque is measured with a torque wrench.
Maintenance
Remove and Install the Connector Tube
For good bagging performance, the connector tube
must be clean and free from grass and debris. Remove
and clean the connector tube as follows.
R
emove the Connector Tube
1. Move the blade rotation control (1) to the DISEN-
GAGE position (see Figure 13).
2. Move the shift lever (4) to the neutral (N) position.
3. Engage the parking brake (6).
4. Stop the engine.
5. Move the lift lever (5) to the middle cutting posi-
tion.
6. Disconnect the rubber strap (1) from the latch pin
(2) on the connector tube (3) (see F
igures 18 and
19).
7. Hold the handles (4). Remove the grass bag (5)
(see F
igure 20).
8. Pull the connector tube (3) through hole in rear
plate (6) (see Figure 21).
9. Clean the connector tube (3) with soap and water.
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2
Figure 18
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3
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8
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Figure 19
Figure 20
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4