Woods Equipment FZ28K Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Owner Service 19
MAN0875 (2/8/2011)
3. Inspect battery to make sure tie-down is tight and
battery is secured in place.
4. Inspect battery case for cracks or leaks; replace
battery if necessary.
5. Test battery with hydrometer; recharge battery if
less than 75% charge is indicated.
6. Add water if necessary.
BURNISH CLUTCH
NOTICE
A new clutch or one that has not been used for
three months, will require burnishing to dress drive
surface. The clutch could fail if you do not accom-
plish the following procedure.
1. Place steering control handles in the neutral
position. Start engine and run at half throttle.
2. Turn clutch switch (PTO) “ON” 30 seconds and
“OFF” for 30 seconds. Repeat cycle 20 times.
NOTE: The 30 seconds “OFF” allows clutch surface to
cool.
RETURN TO OPERATION
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
CLEANING
After Each Use
Remove large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable.
Periodically or Before Extended Storage
Clean large debris such as clumps of dirt, grass,
crop residue, etc. from machine.
Remove the remainder using a low-pressure water
spray.
1. Be careful when spraying near scratched or torn
safety decals or near edges of decals as water
spray can peel decal off surface.
2. Be careful when spraying near chipped or
scratched paint as water spray can lift paint.
3. If a pressure washer is used, follow the advice
of the pressure washer manufacturer.
Inspect machine and replace worn or damaged
parts.
Sand down scratches and the edges of areas of
missing paint and coat with Woods spray paint of
matching color (purchase from your Woods
dealer).
Replace any safety decals that are missing or not
readable (supplied free by your Woods dealer).
See Safety Decals section on page 9 for location
drawing.