User Guide

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ignition key. Make sure deck clutch switch is in the down (OFF)
position. Place control levers in the park brake position. Disconnect
negative battery cable.
2. Close the fuel shut-off valve (center position). Fig. 9-9
3. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel tank fitting. Place the end of
the hose in an approved container to drain the remaining fuel from
the hose.
4. Remove the fuel tank from the tractor. Remove the fuel cap, tip the
tank and drain the fuel into an approved fuel container.
5. When fuel tank is drained, re-attach the fuel tank to the tractor and
re-connect the fuel line to the fuel tank fitting. Make certain hose
clamp is properly installed.
6. Fill fuel tank with proper grade of gasoline and open shut-off valve.
Engine oil and filter
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation. Crankcase
dipstick and oil filler tube are located as shown in Fig. 9-10A & 9-10B.
Tractor must be setting level when checking oil. Refer to engine manual
and maintenance schedule for oil recommendation and capacities.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of operation, per
the engine manufacturer’s recommendations after that. If tractor is being
operated in extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be
changed more frequently.
The oil drain and oil filter are located at the rear of the engine. Fig. 9-
10A, 9-10B & 9-10C
Engine mounting bolts
If the original engine mounting bolts are ever removed from the tractor,
do not reuse. The original bolts are self-tapping and if they are reused they
may try to cut new threads into the engine block mounting holes.
Replace with 3/8”-16 x 1.00” Grade 5 bolts. Apply Loc-Tite 242 to the
threads and torque to 30-35 ft.-lbs. Re-use the int/ext tooth lockwashers
Figure 9-9
Fuel shut-off valve
Closed position shown
Right fuel
tank position
Left fuel
tank position
Figure 9-8B
Kohler
Fuel filter
Inlet hose
Figure 9-10A
Engine oil filter
Dipstick
Honda
Engine oil
filler tube
Engine oil
drain plug
Figure 9-10B
Kohler
Dipstick &
Engine oil
filler tube
Engine
oil filter
Figure 9-10C
Kohler
Engine oil
drain plug