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Figure 22
Located on the seat pan
1. Read the instructions before servicing or performing
maintenance.
2. Check tire pressure every 25 operating hours.
3. Grease every 25 operating hours.
4. Engine
4. Wipe up any excess grease.
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Monthly
(whichever comes rst)
(May need more often
under extremely dusty or
dirty conditions.)
Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the
engine. Check for a buildup of dirt and debris around
the air cleaner system. Keep this area clean. Also
check for loose or damaged components. Replace all
bent or damaged air cleaner components.
Note: Operating the engine with loose or damaged
air cleaner components could allow unltered air into
the engine causing premature wear and failure.
Note: Service the air cleaner more often under
extremely dusty, dirty conditions.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
blade control switch, move the motion control
levers to the brake position, stop the engine, and
remove the key.
2. Clean around the air cleaner cover to prevent dirt
from getting into the engine and causing damage.
Lift the cover and remove the hose clamp securing
the air cleaner assembly to the engine (
Figure 23).
3. Loosen the hose clamp and remove the paper
element (Figure 23).
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Figure 23
1. Cover
3. Hose clamp
2. Paper element
Cleaning the Element
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Service
the paper element. (more
often in dusty, dirty
conditions)
Every 200 hours/Yearly
(whichever comes
rst)—Replace the paper
element. (more often in
dusty, dirty conditions)
1. Lightly tap the element on a at surface to remove
dust and dirt.
2. Inspect the element for tears, an oily lm, and
damage to the seal.
Important: Never clean the paper element
with pressurized air or liquids, such as
solvent, gas, or kerosene. Replace the paper
element if it is damaged or cannot be cleaned
thoroughly.
Servicing the Engine Oil
Checking the Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade control switch, stop the engine, engage
parking brake, and remove the key.
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