User Guide

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5.1.3 Clean engine cooling system
:
Service Interval: Daily or more often in dry conditions
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Excessive debris and damaged or missing rubber
baffles can cause the engine and hydraulic system to
overheat.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Excessive debris around the engine cooling air intake
and inside of the pump drive belt compartment can
create a fire hazard.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Clean all debris from inside of pump drive belt
compartment daily.
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b) Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen and from around
engine shrouding.
c) Clean all debris from inside of pump drive belt compartment.
d) Inspect rubber engine baffles for proper fit. Replace if necessary.
5.1.4 Clean grass build-up under deck
.
Service Interval: Daily
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b) Raise deck to the transport (5” (12.7 cm) cutting height) position. Lift the
front of unit and support unit using jack stands or equivalent support.
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance
relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be
dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough
support or may malfunction allowing the unit to fall, which
could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks for
support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent support.
c) Clean out any grass build-up from underside of deck and in discharge chute.
5.1.5 Check mower blades
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Service Interval: Daily
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b) Lift deck and secure in raised position as stated in Section 5.1.4.
c) Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required.
Information located:
• On right fuel tank decals 103-4774 (All units except
Kohler EFI) and 103-5456 (Kohler EFI units)
• On decal 1-633462 behind seat on rubber heat
shield flap