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Maintenance(Continued)
WARNING
DONOTattempt any adjustments, maintenance,service or
repairs with the engine running. STOPengine. STOP blade.
Engageparking brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wire from spark plug and secureaway from plug. Engine
and components are HOT.Avoid serious burns, allow all
parts to cool before working on machine. Fuel Filler Cap
and vent must be closed securelyto prevent fuel spillage.
Service- Every25 OperatingHours
(Continued)
Battery Fluid Level
1. Removethe battery. Referto the section entitled
"BATTERYREMOVAL".
2. Removethe battery caps. Checkthe fluid level.
3. Add water only to bring fluid to proper level. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
4. Reinstall the battery. Referto the section entitled
"BATTERYINSTALLATION".
Mower DeckLevelness
Checkthe mower deckfor proper level. Adjust as required.
Refer to the section entitled "MOWERDECKADJUSTMENT-
LEVELNESS".
CleanMower Deck
1. Follow the WARNINGstatementfound on this page.
2. Checkthe fuel level in the tank. If over 3/4 full, remove
the tank. Referto the section entitled "REMOVINGFUEL
TANK". If 3/4 or less, proceedto the next step.
3. Carefullystand the Rear EngineRider on the rear
bumper.
4. Cleanthe underside of the mower deck, removing all
accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
5. Cleanthe top of the deck, removing all grass clippings
and debris.
Mower Blade Spindle - Lubrication
1. Follow the WARNINGstatementfound on this page.
2. Checkthe fuel level in tank. If over 3/4 full, removethe
tank. Referto the section entitled "FUELTANK
REMOVAL".If 3/4 or less, proceed to the next step.
3. Carefullystand the Rear EngineRider on the rear
bumper.
4. Lubricate the spindle grease fitting (A, Figure24) with
three shots of general purpose grease from a grease
gun.
IMPORTANT:If the RearEngine Rider will be on its rear
bumper for longer than two hours, removethe battery. Refer
to the section entitled "BATTERYREMOVAL".
Mower Deck Linkage - Lubrication
Lubricateall mower deck linkage pivot points with a light
coat of motor oil.
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Figure 24. Mower blade spindle grease fitting
FrontWheel Bearing - Lubrication
Lubricatethe front wheel grease fittings (A, Figure 25) with
five shots of general purpose grease,from a grease gun.
Figure 25: Front wheelgrease fitting
Shift Lever - Lubrication
Lubricatethe shift lever greasefitting (A, Figure 26) with
two shots of general purpose greasefrom a grease gun.
Figure 26: Shift lever grease fitting
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