Zero Turn Riding Mower Operator's Manual

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SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
The engine is located behind the operator seat.
FUEL TANK
The fuel tank filler cap is located on the left-rear fender panel. Take the fuel cap off by unscrewing. Fill the gas
tank from this point. The fuel tank has approximately a 4.0 gallon capacity.
WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot. Do not smoke
when filling fuel tank. Do not fill closer than 1/2” from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow
for fuel expansion.
CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL
Check the oil level of hydraulic units only when the:
•Engineisoff (not running).
Practice the following maintenance schedule when checking hydraulic oil:
1. Flip seat up. (See Figure 16)
2. Clean the area around the hydraulic oil dipstick to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.
3. Wipe clean and fully insert the fill plug/dipstick (screw in).
4. Remove the hydraulic fill plug/dipstick and read the level:
5. Reinstall the dipstick completely into the fill tube.
Figure 16
If: Check oil:
Initial break-in (first 5 hours of
operation)
Before each use and after every
hour of operation
Normal operation 50 hours
If hydraulic oil level is: Then:
Inside operating range Do nothing.
Below operating range Add hydraulic oil before operating.
Check for leaks.
Above operating range Drain excess oil before operating.
Hydraulic Fill Plug/
Dipstick
Operating
Range
Hydraulic Fill Point