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CHANGING ENGINE OIL
Figure 15
NOTE: Depending on the engine model found on your
tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side
panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
• Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 15.
• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure
15.
• Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the oil
drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into
an appropriate oil collection container with a
capacity great enough to collect the used oil.
• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 15.
• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your
unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
• Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT: Refill the engine with the proper
capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty condition. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
DECK WASH SYSTEM™ (Optional)
A hex plug can be found on your tractor’s deck surface.
This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used
as part of a separately-available deck wash system.
Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings
from the deck’s underside and prevent build-up of
corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps after
each mowing:
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn,
near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your
garden hose to reach.
Figure 16
IMPORTANT:Make certain the tractor’s discharge
chute is directed away from your house, parked cars,
etc.
2. Disengage PTO, move shift lever into the neutral
position, set the parking brake, and stop engine.
3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with this
manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your
deck’s surface. See Figure 17.
Figure 17
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator’s position on the
tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle
lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.
7. Engage the tractor’s PTO.
Oil Fill Cap Dipstick
Oil Drain Hose
Drain Port
Hex Plug
Water Port (optional)
Hose Coupler
(Shown without
Hose Attached)
(optional)