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After each cut, remove dirt and debris from the machine
surface, the discharge tunnel and the grass collector.
WASHING (FIG. 22)
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Before cleaning, washing, servicing or repairing,
remove the ignition key!
Always wear substantial steel toe foot wear, gloves
and work clothes.
Be aware of any spilled fuel, oil or other contaminat-
ing substances.
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WARNING
Fig. 22
Proceed with the following:
1. Wash the tractor on a levelled surface, with
the grass collector mounted on.
2. Wash the inside of the mower deck, and the
discharge tunnel (engine off).
3. Dismount the grass collector, wash it, and
leave it off to let it dry.
4. Clean the plastic parts of the tractor with a
sponge and soap water.
Avoid water directly near the switches, the dash or
any electrical part.
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BE CAREFUL
To clean the tractor never use high pressure washing
machines, or aggressive detergents.
ENGINE OPERATION
Follow the instruction described in the engine operator's
manual, for operation, service (air filter, fuel filter, oil
change, spark plugs, etc.)
CRANKCASE OIL CHANGE
Crankcase oil should be changed after the first 5 hours of
operation.
IMPORTANT
The warranty on this lawn tractor does not cover items
that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty, operator must
maintain lawn tractor as instructed in this manual. The
following maintenance check list is supplied to assist
operator to properly maintain lawn tractor. This is a
check list only. Adjustments referred to will be found in
the Adjustment section of this manual.
Your tractor is equipped with an oil drain plug.
1. Place a flat bottom 2 litres container beneath the
oil valve.
Note: It may be necessary to raise the left side
of the tractor (with blocks under left wheels) to
get proper drainage.
2. Turn the oil valve counterclockwise, and pull
to drain oil.
Note: The oil fill cap should be loosened to
serve as an air vent.
3. To close oil drain valve, push and turn
clockwise.
4. Fill with grade SAE 30 or SAE 10W/30W oil.
5. Reinstall the oil cap.
6. Check that the crankcase oil is at the correct level on
the oil dip stick.
IMPORTANT
See engine operating and maintenance manual for
proper procedure.