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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.2.4. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT
1. Footrest Removal
a. Pull deck lift handle to highest cutting
position. See Figure 3.3.
b. Remove the knobs that secure the corners of
the footrest.
c. Remove footrest.
FIGURE 3.3
2. Checking Mower Belt Tension
The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and
require no adjustment. If belt is frayed, slit, severed
or belt strands exposed, replace belt before
operating mower.
3.2.5. CHECK TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT
1. Checking Transaxle Belt Tension
The transaxle drive belt requires no adjustment. If
belt is frayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed,
replace belt before operating mower.
3.3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
3.3.1. ENGINE
1. Engine Cooling System
The engine cooling system consists of an engine
shroud and engine fins. These should be kept clean
and free of debris as needed or cleaned.
2. Engine Oil
Change engine oil. See Section on CHANGE ENGINE
OIL. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil
specifications.
3. Oil Filter
Change engine oil filter. Refer to engine owner’s
manual for filter specifications.
4. Fuel Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service instructions.
5. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner’s manual for service
instructions.
a. 20 Hp Engines: Change air filter. Remove bolts
that secure air cleaner cover. See Figure 3.4.
IMPORTANT: When cover is removed, you are
viewing the carburetor side of the air filter, which will
appear clean. Remove filter and pre-cleaner for
inspection.
FIGURE 3.4
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
DECK LIFT HANDLE
SHOWN
POSITIONED IN
HIGHEST NOTCH.
RELEASE
LEVER
DECK LIFT
HANDLE
AIR CLEANER
COVER
AIR CLEANER
RETAINING BOLTS
NOTE: YELLOW TABS MUST BE
COMPLETELY INSERTED INTO SLOTS
AIR CLEANER
AIR PRE-
CLEANER