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MAINTENANCE

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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

5 - See Cleaning in Maintenance Section.

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BEFORE

EACH

USE

EVERY

8

HOURS

EVERY

25

HOURS

EVERY

50

HOURS

EVERY

100

HOURS

EVERY

SEASON

BEFORE

STORAGE

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Clean Air Filter

Change Engine Oil (models with oil filter)

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Spark Plug

Check Engine Oil Level

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Clean Air Screen

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Replace Fuel Filter

Change Engine Oil (

models 

without oil filter)

Lubrication Chart

Check Brake Operation

Check Battery Level

Check Tire Pressure

Clean Battery and Terminals

MAINTENANCE 

SCHEDULE

Check for Loose Fasteners

Check/Replace Mower Blades

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Clean Debris Off Steering Plate

ck Transaxle Cooling

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Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems

ck V-Belts

Check Mower Levelness

LUBRICATION CHART

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have 

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.  To receive 

full value from the warranty, operator must main tain tractor 

as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to 

properly maintain your tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make 

any of the adjustments described in the Service and 

Adjustments section of this manual.
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At least once a year you should replace the spark plug, 

clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts 

for wear.  A new spark plug and clean air filter assure 

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better 

and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•  Check engine oil level.
•  Check brake operation.
•  Check tire pressure.
• 

Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper 

operation.

•  Check for loose fasteners.

IMPORTANT:

  DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS 

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.  VISCOUS 

LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL 

SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS.  

IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LU BRI CAT ED, USE ONLY A 

DRY, POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LU BRI CANT SPARINGLY.

 

General Purpose Grease

  Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

02501

 

MANDREL 

ZERKS

➁ 

ENGINE

 

FRONT 

WHEEL 

BEARING 

ZERK

 

STEERING 

SECTOR 

GEAR 

TEETH

 

FRONT 

WHEEL 

BEARING 

ZERK

 

SPINDLE ZERK

 

SPINDLE ZERK

Summary of Contents for D25KH48

Page 1: ...erator s Manual D25KH48 532 43 66 69 Rev 8 Gasoline containing up to 10 ethanol E10 is acceptable for use in this machine The use of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 will void the product warrant...

Page 2: ...ook down and behind before and while backing Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid dischargingmaterialagainstawallorobstruction Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the b...

Page 3: ...OF GASOLINE To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and o...

Page 4: ...rage sections of this manual Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment PPE while operating this machine including at a minimum sturdyfootwear eyeprotection andhearingprotection Do not mow in shorts an...

Page 5: ...are in the operating position seated behind the steering wheel Key s Slope Sheet Battery Keys 1 Oil Drain Tube 2 Hex Bolts 2 Nut Keps Installed by Dealer Brush Guard Kit LABEL Fig 1 ADJUST SEAT See Fi...

Page 6: ...perly inflated for leveling Check mower and drive belts Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers Check wiring See that all connections are still secure and wires are...

Page 7: ...ety inform ation about hazards which can result in death serious injury and or property damage DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a...

Page 8: ...or F IGNITION SWITCH Used for starting and stopping the engine G REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM ROS ON POSITION Allows operation of mower or other powered attachment while in reverse H LIGHT SWITCH Turns th...

Page 9: ...tractor com pletely as described above and set parkingbrakebeforeleavingtheopera tor s position NOTE Failure to move throttle control between half and full speed fast position before stopping may cau...

Page 10: ...r turning With forward drive pedal depressed to desired speed pull cruise control lever J up and hold while lifting your foot off the pedal then release the lever To disengage the cruise control depre...

Page 11: ...tion key clockwise to engine ON position ROS ON POSITION ENGINE ON POSITION NORMAL OPERATING 02828 TO OPERATE ON HILLS CAUTION Donotdriveupordownhills with slopes greater than 15 and do not drive acro...

Page 12: ...until the engine begins to run smoothly Continue to push the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to acceptsmallchangesinspeedandload untilthechoke control is fully in If the engine starts...

Page 13: ...ol to half 1 2 speed Disengage parking brake 8 Drive tractor forward for approximately five feet then backwards for five feet Repeat this driving procedure three times Your transmission is now purged...

Page 14: ...RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have beensubjectedtooperatorabuseornegligence Toreceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain tractor as instructe...

Page 15: ...s running with the ignition switch in the ROS ON position and the attachment clutch engaged any attempt by the operator to shift into reverse should NOT shut off the engine BLADE CARE Forbestresultsmo...

Page 16: ...60 5W 30 10W30 ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature...

Page 17: ...ashout fitting immediately prior to using mower again Pluganyholesinmowerwithboltsandlocknuts Fig 19 DECK WASHOUT PORT See Fig 19 Your tractor s deck is equipped with a washout port on its surface as...

Page 18: ...re parking brake will hold tractor secure PARKING BRAKE LEVER Fig 21 CAUTION Lift lever is spring loaded Have a tight grip on lift lever lower it slowly and en gage in lowest position Lift lever is lo...

Page 19: ...l go and position mower on right side of tractor with deflector shield Q to the right 2 ASSEMBLEFRONTGAUGEWHEEL W TOFRONT OF MOWER See Fig 23 NOTE Depending on model bracket T may be differ ent than s...

Page 20: ...EAR LIFT LINKS C See Fig 30 Insert rod end of rear lift link C into hole U in tractor lift shaft suspension arm and pivot link down to mower Lift rear corner of mower and position slot in link as semb...

Page 21: ...ly checking the appearance Readjust if neces sary until you are satisfied with the results A TURN NUT LEFT TO LOWER MOWER TURN NUT RIGHT TO RAISE MOWER Fig 33 Fig 34 PRECISION SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT...

Page 22: ...F Be sure belt is inside the belt keeper 4 Install belt on centerspan idler E 5 Installbeltthroughstationaryidler C andclutchingidler D 6 Reinstall anti rotation link B on right side of tractor Tight...

Page 23: ...R VEHICLES TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE terminal of each battery A B taking care not to short against tractor chassis ConnectoneendoftheBLACKcabletotheNEGAT...

Page 24: ...bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Close hood INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly stop running or prevent it from star...

Page 25: ...Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your tractor to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM Immediately prepare your tracto...

Page 26: ...eck replace ignition switch 8 Faulty solenoid or starter 8 Check replace solenoid or starter 9 Faulty operator presence switch es 9 Contact an authorized service center department Engine clicks but wi...

Page 27: ...mower drive belt 9 Blades improperly installed 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Improper blades used 10 Replace with blades listed in parts manual 11 Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrombuildup of gras...

Page 28: ...never across the face Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 1 Fold this page a...

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