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BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when
the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the
tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake
applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. The
brake disc can be found on the right side of the
transmission in the rear of the tractor. Adjust if
necessary as follows:
• Looking at the transmission from the right side
of the tractor, locate the compression spring
and brake disc. See Figure 12.
• Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex nut
found on the right side of the brake assembly.
See Figure 12.
• Using a feeler gauge, set the gap between the
brake disc and the brake puck at .011".
• Re-tighten the hex nut loosened earlier.
Figure 12
SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine
before performing any maintenance.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit. Read and follow instructions
carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
• Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from
the oil fill tube. See Figure 13.
• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the
oil drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See
Figure 13.
• Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) onto the
oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the
hose into an appropriate oil collection
container with a capacity great enough to
collect the used oil.
• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 13.
Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after
oil has finished draining.
Figure 13
• Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT:
Refill the engine with the proper
capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual. Service air cleaner every
25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few
hours under extremely dusty condition. To service
the air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
Brake Disc
Hex Nut
Compression
Spring
Set Gap
at .011"
NOTE:
View shown from beneath tractor.
Transmission
Protective Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Oil Drain Port
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Valve
Single-cylinder engine shown.
NOTE:
Valve location will vary with engine style.
