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either the mower blades are engaged, or the transmission
shifter lever is not in neutral and the operator removes
both hands from the handles, the mower engine
must stop
.
b) To determine if the OPC is in operating condition,
clear area of bystanders. Run the engine at one-third
throttle, then with the drive levers and neutral lock
latches in the
“park brake”
position
, shift the
transmission into gear and release the OPC levers -
the
engine MUST stop
.
Again, run the engine at one-third throttle, move the
transmission shifter lever to neutral, engage the blade
clutch and release the OPC levers -
the engine MUST stop
.
If the mower engine does not stop under any of the
above mentioned conditions, DO NOT OPERATE. Contact your
authorized Exmark service dealer.
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It is essential that all Operator Safety
Mechanisms, be in place and in proper
operating condition prior to mowing.
5.1.5 Check Brake and Wheel Drive Linkage Adjustment.
Service Interval: Daily
Refer to Sections 3.8.5 and 3.8.6
. Note any bent linkage or
hardware which may need servicing or replacing.
5.1.6 Check for loose hardware.
Service Interval: Daily
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b) Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any
other possible problem. Tighten or replace any hardware
before operating.
5.1.7 Service pre-cleaner element and air cleaner.
Service Interval: See Engine Owners Manual
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b) See engine owners manual for cleaning instructions.
5.1.8 Change engine oil.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
NOTE: Change oil after first five (5) hrs. of operation. Follow
engine manufacturer's recommendations for future oil changes.
a) Disengage blades.
b) Stop engine and remove spark plug wires(s).
c) Drain oil while engine is
warm
from operation or if oil
is to be changed after the unit has been sitting for
awhile, run engine for a few minutes to get it warm.
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••
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Do Not
service or make repairs near the
engine area when the engine is
hot
.
d) Remove the oil drain plug from the right hand side of
the engine. Allow oil to drain, replace drain plug.
e) Replace the oil filter per the engine owners manual
(Kohler and Kawasaki only, there is no filter on B&S