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Section 3 – MAINTENANCE
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.
3.3 SERVICE - EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
5. Air Filter (Continued from Previous Page)
b. Refer to engine owner's manual for cleaning
and service instructions. Remove and clean
engine air pre-cleaner. Remove and replace
engine air cleaner. See Figure 3.5. Install pre-
cleaner and air cleaner per engine owner’s
manual.
FIGURE 3.5
c. Reinstall air cleaner cover. Insert tabs
located on the engine cover into corresponding
slots in air cleaner cover. IMPORTANT: The
yellow tabs must be completely inserted into air
cleaner cover or the compartment will not be
completely sealed to prevent debris from
entering into the carburetor.
d. Reinstall bolts that secure air cleaner cover
to the engine. Tighten securely.
3.3.2. BATTERY FLUID LEVEL
1. Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY
REMOVAL”.
2. Remove battery caps. Check fluid level.
3. Add water only to bring fluid to proper level –
DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Reinstall battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY
INSTALLATION”.
3.3.3. MOWER DECK LEVELNESS
Check mower deck for proper level. Adjust as
required. Refer to Section “MOWER DECK
ADJUSTMENT – LEVELNESS”.
3.3.4. CLEAN MOWER DECK
1. Follow WARNING statement found on this
page.
2. Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove
tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”.
If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.
3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear
bumper.
4. Clean underside of mower deck, removing all
accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
5. Clean top of deck, removing all grass clippings
and debris.
3.3.4a. SHIFT LEVER - LUBRICATION
1. Lubricate shift lever fitting with two shots of
general purpose grease from grease gun. See
Figure 3.5a.
FIGURE 3.5a
3.3.5. MOWER BLADE SPINDLE - LUBRICATION
1. Follow WARNING statement found on this
page.
2. Check fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, remove
tank. Refer to Section “REMOVING FUEL TANK”.
If 3/4 or less, proceed to next step.
3. Carefully stand Rear Engine Rider on rear
bumper.
AIR CLEANER
AIR PRE-
CLEANER
SHIFT LEVER
GREASE FITTING