Use and Care Manual

Checking Tire Pressure
CAUTION: Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is
possible when they are serviced incorrectly:
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1. Check tires for damage.
NOTE: Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS section for tire pressures or
check the side of the tire.
2. Check tire pressure with an accurate lower pressure gauge.
3. Add or remove air, if necessary.
Removing and Installing Hood
Removing
CAUTION: Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine,
components, and uids will be hot if the engine has been
running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or
working near the engine and components.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate machine with hood open. Hood must
be closed for proper engine cooling and exhaust.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
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3. Open hood.
4. Disconnect wiring harness (A).
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5. Apply pressure to the pointed position on left side of hood and
slowly lower hood. Left side pivot will release after rotating closed
approximately 45 degrees. Once left side pivot releases, slide out
right side pivot. Lower hood slightly and lift hood from brackets (B).
Installing
1. Slide right side hood pivot into tractor bracket with hood in open
position (left side pivot slides into place as hood closes) and slowly
close hood.
2. Connect wiring harness.
3. Close hood.
Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
IMPORTANT: Improper care of machine plastic surfaces can
damage that surface:
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1. Rinse hood and entire machine with clean water to remove dirt and
dust that may scratch the surface.
2. Wash surface with clean water and a mild liquid automotive
washing soap.
IMPORTANT: Insect repellent spray may damage plastic and
painted surfaces. Do not spray insect repellent near
machine.
3. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots.
4. Wax the surface with a liquid automotive wax. Use products that
specically say “contains no abrasives.”
IMPORTANT: Do not use a power buffer to remove wax.
5. Buff applied wax by hand using a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Cleaning:
Follow automotive practices to care for your vehicle painted metal
surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the
factory look of your vehicle’s painted surfaces.
Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):
1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: Do not use rubbing compound on painted surfaces.
Service Miscellaneous
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