Product Manual

Maintenance
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral
position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for engine maintenance
instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the Engine
Owner’s Manual packed with your unit. Follow the instructions
carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
For draining oil from the engine’s crankcase, proceed as follows:
1. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the
crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and
carry away more of the engine sediment which may have
settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid
burns from hot oil.
2. Locate the oil drain valve on the right side of the engine
and the oil fill cap on the topside of the engine.
3. Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick from the oil
fill tube.
4. Snap the small end of oil drain sleeve onto the space
provide around the oil drain valve. See Fig. 6-1.
Figure 6-1
5. Open the cap on the oil drain valve as shown in Fig. 6-1.
6. Rotate the oil drain valve counterclockwise to open the
valve and begin the flow of oil. Drain oil into a suitable
container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
7. Close the oil drain valve by rotating it clockwise, then
reinstall the cap
4. Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in the
Engine Owner’s Manual packed with your unit.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual packed with
your unit for information regarding the quantity and proper
viscosity of motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner (if equipped) and cartridge/air cleaner
element as instructed in the Engine Owner’s Manual packed with
your unit.
Spark Plug
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a
season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of
each mowing season. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for
correct plug type and gap specifications.
Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine
Owner Manual packed with your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake
and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a
season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose
grease before re-installing them.
Front Axles
Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar may be equipped with a
grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of
tractor operation.
Steering Rack & Pinion
Once per season, or every 25 hours of operation, it will be
necessary to lubricate the steering rack and pinion gear located
under the front of the unit. Using standard automotive grease,
apply grease to the front side and rear side of the steering rack,
as indicated in Fig. 6-2.
Maintenance & Adjustments
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