Full Product Manual

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Product Care
4
Maintenance Schedule
Before
Each use
Every
10 Hours
Every
25 Hours
Every
50 Hours
Every
100 Hours
Prior
to Storing
Check/Clean Engine Intake Screens & Cooling Fans *
P P
Check/Clean Exhaust Manifold, Muer Pipe & Muer
Shields *
P P
Check/Clean Hood/Dash Panel Louvers *
P P
Check/Clean Top & Underside of Deck, Under and Around
Spindle Covers & Belt Area *
P P
Check/Clean Around Fuses, Wiring and Wiring Harnesses *
P P
Check/Clean Around Transmission, Axle and Fans *
P P
Clean Hood/Dash Louvers
P P
Clean Battery Terminals
P P
Lube Front Axles and Rims
P P
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
P P
Lube Pedal Pivot Points
P P
*-- Perform more often in dry conditions and/or when mulching
IMPORTANT: It is important to consult the specific Engine Operator’s Manual included with this machine for detailed engine maintenance procedures and intervals.
WARNING
Before inspecting or cleaning always disengage the PTO, set
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to
prevent unintended starting.
Post-Operation Rider Care
After each operation of the rider, the following
procedures should be implemented to extend
the life of your rider and ensure safe operating
conditions.
DANGER
Failure to follow these recommendations may result in
serious injury to yourself or others and may cause damage
to the rider.
Cleaning the Underside of the Deck
Smart Jet
Your rider’s deck is equipped with a water port on
its surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the Smart Jet to rinse grass clippings from
the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of
corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps
AFTER EACH MOWING:
1. Drive the rider to a level, clear spot on your
lawn, near enough for your garden hose to
reach.
WARNING
Make certain the rider’s discharge chute is directed AWAY
from people, your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
7. Move the rider’s PTO into the engaged (ON)
position.
8. Remain in the operator’s position with
the deck engaged for a minimum of two
minutes, allowing the underside of the deck
to thoroughly rinse.
9. Move the rider’s PTO into the disengaged
(OFF) position.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP
position to turn the rider’s engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler
from the water port on your deck’s surface.
Note: On 50” and 54” decks there are two
water ports; one on each side of the deck.
12. After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet
system, return to the operator’s position and
engage the PTO. Keep the deck running for
a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the deck to thoroughly dry.
Cleaning the Rider
WARNING
If the rider has been recently run, the engine, muffler and
surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns
to the skin. Let the engine cool for at least five minutes
Exercise caution to avoid burns.
Your rider should be cleaned after each use and
under certain conditions, i.e. dry conditions and/
or mulching situations, additional cleaning may be
necessary.
2. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake
and stop the engine.
3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with
your rider’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end
of your garden hose.
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port
on your decks surface. See Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1
Note: Make sure that the hose is not routed
under the deck and is clear of all moving parts.
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator’s position on
the rider, start the engine and place the
throttle lever in the FAST
position.