Use and Care Manual

Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS
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4. Turn the water on.
5.
engine and place the throttle in the FAST position.
6.
7.
engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
8.
position to turn the
Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing
the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
Lubrication
WARNING!
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with grease
fittings. See Figure 6-4. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Grease
Fittings
Figure 6-4
Steering Supports
Under the frame of the tractor there are two grease fittings for the
steering supports. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
See Figure 6-5.
Grease
Fitting
Figure 6-5
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.
Tires
WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire
pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.