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2. Disconnect cables from battery (negative, then
positive).
3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush.
4. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
5. Reconnect cables to battery (positive, then
negative).
6. Replace battery cover.
Electrolyte Level
Every 25 hours of operation or each week check
electrolyte level of each cell by removing caps one at a
time. The electrolyte level should be at level indicator.
Use distilled water to fill each cell if needed.
CLEAN HYDRAULIC PUMP
Clean hydraulic pump before each use and before
storage. Keep pump surface free from buildup of dirt and
debris.
LUBRICATE UNIT
Every 25 hours and before storage:
• Grease steering caster spindle and handlebars.
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Check hydraulic oil level before each use.
IMPORTANT: Hydraulic tank MUST be filled before
starting engine.
1. Stop engine.
2. Place deck lift lever in FLOAT position.
3. Remove any dirt that may be around the cap on the
tank.
4. Remove cap and dipstick.
5. Check hydraulic oil level mark on dipstick.
6. Add hydraulic oil through the dipstick tube as
needed. Do not overfill.
IMPORTANT: Fluid should be changed only if it is
contaminated.
REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
Replace hydraulic oil filter after the first 50 hours of
operation and every 200 hours thereafter.
1. Clean around dipstick cap and dipstick. Remove
dipstick.
2. Place container under oil filter to catch dripping oil.
3. Remove oil filter.
4. Install new oil filter.
5. Check hydraulic oil level and add if necessary.
6. Clean up any oil spills.
IMPORTANT: See Service and Adjustments for changing
hydraulic oil.
CHECK BELTS
Check belts every 100 hours and every season. Replace
worn or deteriorated belts. Replace belts to
accommodate belt stretch and wear in the traction drive
or mower drive. Refer to Service and Adjustments for
procedures.
CLEAN UNIT
Clean unit before each use and before storage.
• Clean engine, battery, seat, deck, etc. of all dirt and
debris with a brush or cloth. Do not use solvents,
harsh cleaners or abrasives.
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all
gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
Lightly coat unpainted surfaces with spray lubricant
and wipe off excess with soft cloth.
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check engine oil level before each use.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
2. Check level on oil dipstick.
3. Add more oil if needed.
4. Tighten fill cap securely.
See engine manual for detailed instructions.
IMPORTANT: Maintain proper oil level to prevent engine
damage.
CHECK AIR CLEANER
Check air cleaner before each use. See engine manual
for detailed instructions.
CHECK AIR INTAKE
Check air intake before each use. See engine manual for
detailed instructions.
SERVICE PRECLEANER
Service precleaner every 25 hours. Service more often
when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. See engine
manual for detailed instructions.