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Maintenance
Service - Every 25 Operating Hours
(Continued)
Battery Fluid Level
1. Remove the battery. Refer to the section entitled
“BATTERY REMOVAL”.
2. Remove the battery caps. Check the fluid level.
3. Add water only to bring fluid to proper level. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
4. Reinstall the battery. Refer to the section entitled
“BATTERY INSTALLATION”.
Mower Deck Levelness
Check the mower deck for proper level. Adjust as required.
Refer to the section entitled “MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENT –
LEVELNESS”.
Clean Mower Deck
1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.
2. Check the fuel level in the tank. If over 3/4 full, remove
the tank. Refer to the section entitled “REMOVING FUEL
TANK”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to the next step.
3. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on the rear
bumper.
4. Clean the underside of the mower deck, removing all
accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
5. Clean the top of the deck, removing all grass clippings
and debris.
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.
2. Check the fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove the
tank. Refer to the section entitled “FUEL TANK
REMOVAL”. If 3/4 or less, proceed to the next step.
3. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on the rear
bumper.
4. Lubricate the spindle grease fitting (A, Figure 24) with
three shots of general purpose grease from a grease
gun.
IMPORTANT: If the Rear Engine Rider will be on its rear
bumper for longer than two hours, remove the battery. Refer
to the section entitled “BATTERY REMOVAL”.
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricate all mower deck linkage pivot points with a light
coat of motor oil.
Front Wheel Bearing - Lubrication
Lubricate the front wheel grease fittings (A, Figure 25) with
five shots of general purpose grease, from a grease gun.
Shift Lever - Lubrication
Lubricate the shift lever grease fitting (A, Figure 26) with
two shots of general purpose grease from a grease gun.
Maintenance (Continued)
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance, service or
repairs with the engine running. STOP engine. STOP blade.
Engage parking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wire from spark plug and secure away from plug. Engine
and components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap
and vent must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
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Figure 25: Front wheel grease fitting
A
Figure 24: Mower blade spindle grease fitting
A
Figure 26: Shift lever grease fitting
A