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HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE
If the fuse is blown, the engine will not start. The location of the fuse
is next to the battery. Remove the fuse and replace with a
automotive fuse (Figure 40).
Figure 40
Automotive Fuse
HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB
1. Raise the tractor hood.
2. Turn the
light socket
until the tabs on the socket align with the
notches in the
bezel
(Figure 41). Remove the
light socket
.
Turn the
light bulb
and remove the bulb.
3. Install a new l
ight bulb
. Align the
light socket
with the notches
in the
bezel
and turn the
light socket
to lock in position.
Bezel
Light Bulb
Light Socket
Figure 41
HOW TO CLEAN THE MOWER HOUSING
WARNING: Before you clean the mower housing,
stop the engine and disconnect the wire to the spark
plug.
Grass and other debris on top of the mower housing can keep the
belt from working correctly. For safety and correct operation,
frequently clean the top of the mower housing. Remove grass and
debris from around the pulleys and other moving parts.
1. Move the lever for the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE
position.
2. Clean the top of the mower housing.
3. Move the lever for the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position.
4. Again clean the top of the mower housing.
5. After you cut the grass, clean the bottom of the mower housing.
STORAGE (over 30 days)
At the end of each year, prepare the unit for storage as follows.
THE ENGINE
For storage information, see the the engine manufacturer’s
instructions.
THE BATTERY
1. Remove the battery.
2. Clean the battery terminals of any deposits.
3. Charge the battery. See the instructions on “How To Prepare
And Charge The Battery”.
4. Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
NOTE: After a long time in storage, charge the battery.
THE FUEL SYSTEM
WARNING: Do not drain the gasoline inside a build-
ing or near a fire. Do not smoke because the fumes
from the fuel can cause an explosion.
1. Start the engine.
2. Run the engine until the fuel tank and the carburetor are out of
fuel and the engine stops.
3. Do not leave fuel in the fuel tank or the carburetor. The fuel can
damage the function of the fuel system. Some models have a
fuel drain
(Figure 42). Hold a cloth under the
fuel drain
. Push
the
fuel drain
until the carburetor is empty.
4. After storage, make sure you use fresh fuel.
Figure 42
Fuel Drain
CLEAN THE UNIT
1. Clean the dirt and grass from the engine.
2. Clean the mower housing.
LUBRICATE THE UNIT
See the “Lubrication” instructions in this book.
