Specifications

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Basic Mower Adjustments,

Maintenance, and Repairs

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6. Start mower and engage mower for approxi-

mately one minute to remove excess water

from belts and pulleys. Let engine run out of

gas. Gasoline forms harmful gum and varnish

deposits in the carburetor and fuel system as it

becomes old.

7. Fully charge battery to prevent freezing and

internal damage in weather below 32°F (0°C).

In temperatures above 40°F (4°C), check wa-

ter level and trickle charge battery during stor-

age.

Prepare the engine for storage at the end of the

mowing season as follows:

1. Run engine for 15 minutes or longer.

2. Drain oil while engine is still warm.

3. Refill crankcase with fresh oil. Refer to

Routine Maintenance for proper oil type.

4. Drain fuel tanks and run engine until it runs

out of gas.

5. Remove and replace fuel filter if not done in the

previous 100 hours of operation.

6. Remove spark plugs. Pour a tablespoon of

engine oil into each spark plug hole and install

plugs. Do not connect plug leads.

7. Crank engine with starter at least a dozen

revolutions to distribute oil over cylinder walls

and valve mechanism.

8. Clean exterior surfaces of engine and spread a

light coat of oil over any exposedmetal sur-

faces of engine subject to corrosion.

9. Clean dirt and chaff from the cylinders, fins,

blower housing, and muffler.

10. Check oil filler and fuel tank caps to make

sure they're securely in place.

Mower Preparation for New Mowing

Season

Prepare the stored mower for the new mowing

season as follows:

1. Clean mower and remove any debris and

dirt accumulation.

2. Check the hydraulic and engine oil levels.

3. Fill fuel tanks with fresh gasoline.

4. Run the engine at half speed for 5 minutes

and check the operation of the steering speed

control levers. Then, stop engine and check for

oil leaks, loose fittings, etc.

5. Install all safety shields (if removed) and re-

view the General Safety Precautions listed in

the front of this manual.

6. Check air pressure in tires. If needed, inflate

to proper pressure: front tires 12 psi and back

tires 7 psi.

Do not jump- start the battery.

A charge of 1.75 amps or more, as with a jump

start, will damage the fuel-injection computer. Use

a trickle charger of 1.5 amps or less to keep battery

charged.

CAUTION

Do not store gasoline for more

than 2 months. Failure to comply can cause damage to

equipment or personal injury.

CAUTION

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