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Section 3 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSSection 4 - MAINTENANCE
4.5 ANNUALLY (END OF EACH SEASON)
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4.5.2. FUEL FILTER
Service fuel filter as instructed below. Turn key to
"OFF" position. Engine MUST be stopped and MUST
be cold before removing filter. Clamp fuel line to pre-
vent fuel spillage or perform filter change when fuel
tank and fuel line are empty.
1. Remove fuel line clamps from fuel filter.
2. Remove fuel lines from filter. Discard filter.
3. Install new fuel filter. IMPORTANT: Some fuel filters
are fuel flow directional. Check for arrow that shows
fuel flow direction. Reinstall fuel line clamps. See
Figure 4.8.
4.6 DECK REMOVAL
Move power unit/mower deck to an area where the
mower deck is to be disconnected. Turn engine "OFF"
and remove key from switch. Remove spark plug
wire(s) and secure away from spark plug(s). Move
motion control levers to the neutral lock position.
Engage parking brake.
1. Depress deck lift pedal fully until deck locks in the
transport position. See Figure 4.9.
2. IMPORTANT - STORED ENERGY. Relieve tension
on deck lift assist spring by backing off nut on eyebolt.
Failure to relieve tension could result in personal
injury. See Figure 4.9a.
3. Place a wooden block under the front and rear
edge of the mower deck.
4. Remove stop pin. See Figure 4.9.
5. Depress deck lift pedal, flip back transport lever,
and slowly release pedal until deck rests on wooden
blocks. See Figure 4.9. Make sure there is no tension
on the deck hanger eyebolts.
WARNING
Allow engine to cool for at least ten minutes before
performing service or maintenance. DO NOT smoke
near fuel components when performing service or
maintenance. DO NOT perform service and mainte-
nance near an open flame. Wipe off any spilled fuel
before starting engine. DO NOT run engine indoors.
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FIGURE 4.8
LEFT SIDE OF
MACHINE (BRIGGS
ENGINE SHOWN)
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FIGURE 4.9a
NOTE: ON KOHLER ENGINES,
FUEL FILTER IS LOCATED ON
RIGHT SIDE NEAR OIL FILTER
FIGURE 4.9
REMOVE LINE
CLAMPS
CLAMP FUEL LINE
TO PREVENT
SPILLAGE
CLAMP FUEL LINE
TO PREVENT
SPILLAGE
REMOVE
FUEL FILTER
POSITION DECK LIFT PEDAL IN
TRANSPORT POSITION. PLACE
WOODEN BLOCKS UNDER
FRONT AND REAR OF DECK.
REMOVE STOP PIN, AND
LOWER DECK ONTO BLOCKS
LOOSEN DECK
LIFT ASSIST