19 MANUAL NO. 102936IR
PRINTED IN USA
10. Battery: Check every 25 hours. Check electrolyte level. If needed fill to the full line marked
on the side of the battery. Fill with distilled water. Do not try starting the engine with a weak
battery. Recharge or replace the battery. The engine condensers and electronic iginition can
be damaged internally with less than or more than the required 12 volts.
11. Belts: Check every 25 hours. Stop engine and remove key. Check the condition of all belts.
The pump belt located under the seat and rubber engine flap. The front deck belt and the mule
drive belt.
12.
Lubrication:
Front caster pivots - every 25 hours.
Front wheels - every 25 hours.
Deck lift blocks - every 25 hours.
Park brake assemblies - every 25 hours.
Struts - every 25 hours.
Deck lift pivot - every 25 hours.
Cutter Housings--Daily using Shell Dolium R High Temperature Grease Only
(Other geases are not compatible)
(Clean grease zerk thoroughly before greasing)
MAINTENANCE
5.
Hardware: Stop engine and remove key thoroughly inspect the entire machine for any
missing or loose hardware. Check daily.
6.
Air cleaner: Stop engine and remove key. Remove plastic cover and loosen wingnut on the
air cleaner. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash or replace if needed. Inspect paper filter
and replace if dirty. Check every 25 hours, daily if in very dirty conditions. Fuel efficiency ,
engine RPM, and available power goes down rapidly if the air filter is dirty. Prolonged effects
could damage the engine.
7.
Engine oil: Change oil to manufacturers specifications. Stop engine and remove key. Drain
oil when engine is warm. Thoroughly clean around cap before removing. Remove oil
drain cap from the end of drain hose located at the right rear of unit allow to drain and replace
drain cap. Remove oil filter and replace. Put a light coat of clean oil on the filter gasket before
installing. Fill engine with oil using manufacturers specs, see specification sheet. The factory
uses Quaker State Super Blend 10w-30. Start engine and idle slowly to allow the oil to recoat
the interior of the engine and then inspect for leaks.
8.
Hydraulic oil: Check daily. Stop engine and tilt seat forward.Thoroughly clean around
cap. Remove cap. Oil level should be slightly below the neck of the tank. If not, add oil. NOTE:
Use only 10w - 40 motor oil, see specification sheet.
9.
Tire pressure: Check every 25 to 50 hours. All four tires require 15 psi.
REVISED PAGE
FOR GREASABLE CUTTER HSG.