User Manual

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RIDER AND MOWER
Check mower blades **
* Whichever comes first
** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils or high
dust conditions.
ENGINE
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Clean engine air filter and pre-cleaner **
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Change engine oil
Replace oil filter
Annually
Replace air filter
Replace pre-cleaner
See Dealer Annually to
Inspect muffler and spark arrester
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel filter
Clean engine air cooling system
* Whichever comes first
** Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne
debris is present.
Emissions Control Service
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions
control devices and systems may be performed by
any off-road engine repair establishment or individual.
However, to obtain "no charge" emissions control service, the
work must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. See
the Emissions Control Statements.
Checking Tire Pressures
Tire pressure should be checked periodically (see
Figure17), and maintained at the levels shown in
theSpecificationschart. Note that these pressures may
differ slightly from the "Max Inflation" stamped on the side-
wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction
and extend tire life.
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Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO
switch is turned off.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
If the mower blade does not come to a complete stop within
5 seconds, the blade must be adjusted. Do not operate the
machine until the proper adjustment has been performed by
an authorized dealer.
Check the mower blade for proper function. See Safety
Interlock System Tests. The blade should stop rotating in 5
seconds or less after moving the blade control to the OFF
position.
Battery Maintenance
WARNING
Explosion and Fire Hazard
When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the
negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in
this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame
by a tool.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable
first (B, Figure18).
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive cable first (A, Figure18).
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum
jelly or non-conducting grease.
5. Be sure to replace the terminal cover over the positive
battery terminal (A, Figure18).
Not for
Reproduction