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Maintenance Instructions
CLEANING/
CHECKING/SERVICING
1.
Raise the deck lock lever handle on each side of
the carrier frame and pull out to release carrier
frame for tilting action.
2.
Using the carrier frame lift handle, raise deck to
the TILT-UP position and insert the deck hook
into the tilt-up latch on the tractor body.
Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position
3.
Clean grass buildup underneath the deck using
a pressure washer (and scraper if required).
NOTE: If the buildup is severe, it may be easier
to clean the deck by removing the deck assem-
bly from the tractor and standing the desk
assembly on its “nose”.
NOTE: While some degree of material buildup
in the mower deck housing can be tolerated, a
point is finally reached where cutting quality
deteriorates and clogging begins to occur
because of too much buildup on the baffling and
housing.
4.
Lower the deck to the normal operating position
and re-engage the deck lock levers.
Transaxle Cooling Fins
Keeping the cooling fins on the transaxles clean and
free of obstruction is essential to avoid overheat-
ing the transmission fluid and shortening
transmission life. The cooling fins should be
checked every 100 hours; and cleaned if
necessary.
To clean the fins, use compressed air and/or a pres-
sure washer. The cooling fins extend all the way
around the housing -- the fins underneath need to be
clean as well as the more visible fins above. Also,
pay close attention to the area under the drive pulley.
IMPORTANT: In case an oil leak develops on the
input shaft, the cooling fan blowing dusty air and oil
on the transmission will quickly pack the cooling fins
with oily dirt. If this condition occurs, contact your
dealer immediately to avoid overheating and dam-
aging the transaxle.
An additional procedure in maintaining transaxle
cooling is to inspect the cooling fans. Replace the
fan(s) if blades are missing or damaged.
Transaxle Cooling Fins
CHECKING/SERVICING
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up
pivot joint unlocked.
DANGER
To prevent accidental starting of the en-
gine when servicing or adjusting the ma-
chine, remove the key from the ignition
switch and disconnect the spark plug
wires.
Cooling Fins
Cooling
Fans
Tilt-Up Latch
