Owners manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move
the drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended
starting.
Post-Operation Tractor Care
After each operation of the tractor, the following procedures should be implemented to
extend the life of your tractor and ensure safe operating conditions.
DANGER
Failure to follow these recommendations may result in serious injury to
yourself or others and may cause damage to the tractor.
Cleaning the Underside of the Deck
Deck Wash System
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck
wash system.
Use the deck wash system to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent
the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1. Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected to a water
supply.
WARNING
Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from people,
your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2. Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of wet
grass clippings is acceptable to you. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake and stop the engine.
3. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the nozzle adapter onto
one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of the tractor deck. Release the lock
collar to lock the nozzle adapter on the deck wash nozzle. See Figure 22.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Figure 22
4. Turn on the water supply.
5. From the tractor operator’s seat, start the engine and engage the PTO. Allow
to run as needed. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine.
6. Turn off the water supply.
7. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the nozzle
adapter from the deck wash nozzle.
8. Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the deck wash nozzle at
the other end of the deck.
Cleaning the Tractor
WARNING
If the tractor has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Let the engine
cool for at least five minutes Exercise caution to avoid burns.
Your tractor should be cleaned after each use and under certain conditions, i.e. dry
conditions and/or mulching situations, additional cleaning may be necessary.
One of the best ways to keep your tractor running efficiently and to reduce fire risk
is to regularly remove debris buildup from the tractor. Follow the recommendations
below and contact your authorized dealer with any questions.
• Allow the machine to cool in an open area before cleaning.
• Do not use water on any part of the tractor except the underside of the
cutting deck. Doing so can cause damage to the tractor’s spindle bearings,
electrical system and engine, leading to premature failures. The use of
compressed air and/or leaf blower will help keep the tractor clean.
• Keep both sides of transmission cooling slots, exhaust manifold, around
fuses, all wiring and harnesses, muffler pipe, muffler shield, engine intake
screens and cooling fins, etc clear of grass clippings and leaves. See Figure
23.
Engine/Seat Not Shown for Clarity
Figure 23