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Deck Roller Height Adjustment
(Units with 54-inch Deck)
To adjust the height of the rollers on the rear of the
mowing deck, proceed as follows:
•
Place the deck lift lever in the bottom notch (lowest
position).
•
Remove the clevis pins and hairpin clips from the
deck roller brackets on the left and right sides of the
cutting deck. See Figure 12.
•
Position the deck roller brackets up or down
through the slots on the rear of the deck until
desired position is reached, then re-attach with the
clevis pins and hairpin clips just removed. See
Figure 12.
NOTE:
Be certain that the left roller bracket and the
right roller bracket are set in the same position.
Figure 12
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR
WARNING:
Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the
Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner
Manual for engine maintenance instructions.
Check
engine oil level
before each use as instructed in
the
Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your unit.
Follow the instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
NOTE:
Depending on the engine model found on your
tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor’s side
panel in order to replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
•
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 drain port. See Figure 13.
•
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
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
(approximately 64 oz.).
•
Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 13.
Figure 13
•
Service the
oil filter
(if so equipped)
as instructed
in the separate
Briggs & Stratton
Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
•
Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the
Briggs & Stratton
Operator/
Owner Manual packed with your unit for information
regarding the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
Hairpin Clip
Clevis pin
Deck Roller Bracket
Protective Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Drain Port
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Valve
