Product Manual

Storage
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Never store the unit, with gasoline in the engine or the fuel
tank, in a heated shelter or in an enclosed, poorly ventilated
enclosures. Gasoline fumes may reach an open flame,
spark or pilot light (such as a furnace, water heater, clothes
dryer, etc.) and cause and explosion.
• Handle gasoline carefully. It is highly flammable and
careless use could result in serious fire damage to your
person or property.
• Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors away from
open flame or sparks.
Temporary Storage (30 Days or Less):
Remember, the fuel tank will still contain some gasoline, so never
store the unit indoors or in any other area where fuel vapor could
travel to any ignition source. Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled,
so never store the unit in any structure used for human or animal
habitation.
Here is a checklist of things to do when storing your unit
temporarily or in between uses:
• Keep the unit in an area away from where children may come
into contact with it. If there’s any chance of unauthorized
use, remove the spark plug(s) and put in a safe place. Be
sure the spark plug opening is protected from foreign objects
with a suitable cover.
• If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonable level surface,
chock the wheels.
• Clean all grass and dirt from the mower.
Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days)
Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the
Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Safety Rules
section, then perform the following steps:
• Drain crankcase oil while engine is hot and refill with a grade
of oil that will be required when unit is used again.
• Prepare the mower deck for storage as follows:
1. Remove mower deck from the unit.
2. Clean underside of mower deck.
3. Coat all bare metal surfaces with paint or light coat of oil to
prevent rusting.
• Clean external surfaces and engine.
• Prepare engine for storage. See engine operator’s manual.
• Clean any dirt or grass from cylinder head cooling fins,
engine housing and air cleaner element.
• Cover air cleaner and exhaust outlet tightly with plastic or
other waterproof material to keep out moisture, dirt and
insects.
• Completely grease and oil unit as outlined in the Lubrication
section.
• Clean up unit and apply paint or rust preventative to any
areas where paint is chipped or damaged.
Maintenance Schedule
UNIT MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Rider / Mower for Loose Hardware
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Every 25 Hours
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades*
Lubricate Rider & Mower*
Check Tire Pressures
Every 100 Hours
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Clean Battery & Cables
Every 250 Hours
Change Hydraulic Oil & Filter
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Engine Oil Level
Every 25 Hours
Check/Clean Cooling Fins & Intake*
Every 50 Hours
Check/Clean Spark Arrester**
Refer to Engine Owner's Manual
Service Air Filter
Change Oil & Filter
Check/Replace Spark Plugs
Check/Replace Fuel Filter
*More often in hot (over 85°F, 30°C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**If equipped, replace if damaged.
Maintenance Procedures
Checking / Adding Fuel
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be handled with care.
Never fill the tank when the engine is still hot from recent
operation. Do not allow open flame, smoking or matches in the
area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
To add fuel:
1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 23).
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