Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 8 hours
• Inspect the blower belt.
• Inspect the bagger.
After each use
• Clean the hood screen.
• Clean the bagger.
Every 25 hours
• Inspect the blower belt.
Every 100 hours
• Inspect the bagger.
WARNING
If you leave the key in the key switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance.
Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
WARNING
Engines can become hot when they are operating. Severe burns can occur from contacting hot
surfaces.
Allow engines, especially the muffler, to cool before touching.
WARNING
Debris, such as leaves, grass, or brush can catch fire. A fire in the engine area can cause
personal injury and property damage.
•
Keep the engine and muffler area free of debris accumulation.
•
Take care when opening the bagger cover to keep debris from falling onto the engine and
muffler area.
•
Allow the machine to cool before storing it.
Preparing for Maintenance
Do the following steps before preforming maintenance
on the machine:
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the
NEUTRAL
-
LOCK
position, and engage
the parking brake.
3.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4.
Clean the mower of any debris on the deck or
rear part of the mower to ease maintenance.
Cleaning the Hood Screen
Service Interval:
After each use
1.
Open the bagger hood.
2.
Clean the debris from the screen.
3.
Close the bagger hood.
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