Operator`s manual

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Figure 19
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your
deck’s surface. See Figure 19.
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor,
re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
7. Engage the tractor’s PTO.
8. Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting
deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes,
allowing the underside of the cutting deck to
thoroughly rinse.
9. Disengage the tractor’s PTO.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn
the tractor’s engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from
the water port on your decks surface. Repeat step
4-11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
• Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 20.
• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See Figure
20.
• Push oil drain hose (packed with unit) 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.
• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin draining
oil. See Figure 20.
• Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in
the separate engine 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, approximately 62 oz. (1.8 liters).
IMPORTANT: Refill the engine with the proper
capacity and weight of motor oil as instructed in the
separate engine manual.
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/
air cleaner element as instructed in the OPERATOR/
ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL packed with your unit.
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
Figure 20
SECTION 12: LUBRICATION
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Engine Owner’s Manual packed with your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
Water Port
Hose Coupler
(Shown without
Hose Attached)
Protective Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Oil Drain Port
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Valve
Single-cylinder engine shown. NOTE:
Valve location will vary with engine style.