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Maintenance
Introduction
Contact a local dealer for parts and service assistance. For
the correct part or information for a particular Rear Engine
Riding Mower, always mention the model and serial number.
We recommend returning the Rear Engine Rider to an
authorized dealer annually for inspection and addition of any
new devices, which might upgrade the safety of the Rear
Engine Rider.
Change Engine Oil
1. Place bricks or wooden blocks under the front wheels to
lower the rear of the engine.
2. Loosen or remove the oil fill cap on the engine.
3. Place a 2 quart minimum capacity container under the
end of the oil drain (Figure 19).
4. Remove or open the oil drain plug (A or B, Figure 19),
depending upon the type of oil drain plug the engine is
equipped with.
5. After all the oil has drained, replace or close the drain
plug, and wipe up any oil that may have spilled.
Dispose of used oil properly.
6. Fill the engine crankcase with new oil. Refer to the
engine manual for oil specifications.
7. Change the oil filter on engines equipped with oil filters
at every oil change. Refer to the engine manual for serv-
ice instructions.
Service Engine Air Cleaner
The engine is equipped with a dual element air cleaner. Both
the foam pre-cleaner and cartridge require service. Refer to
the Engine Manual for recommended service procedures.
Check Mower Blade
1. Follow the WARNING statement found on this page.
2. Carefully stand the Rear Engine Rider on the rear
bumper. (See statement below.)
3. Check the torque of the blade mounting bolts (A, Figure
20). As necessary, torque to 30 to 40 ft. lbs.
4. Check the blade for sharpness, wear and damage. Refer
to the section entitled “BLADE WEAR LIMITS”.
5. Check the blade for straightness. Refer to the section
entitled “ADJUSTING MOWER BLADE”.
DANGER
DO NOT use a cutting blade that shows signs of excessive
wear or damage on the Rear Engine Rider. Refer to the
section entitled “MOWER BLADE REPLACEMENT” for
proper blade inspection and service procedures.
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!
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
must be closed securely to prevent fuel spillage.
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Figure 20: Checking blade bolt torque
Figure 19: Oil drain plugs
A
B
A
IMPORTANT
To avoid damaging the emissions system:
• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling the tank when
fuel collects in the filler neck.
• Empty the fuel tank before standing the machine on its
rear bumper.
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Reproduction