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WARNING
Figure 5-3
Smart Jet™
Your mower deck is equipped with a water port on its
surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the
deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive
chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH
MOWING:
W
ARNING: Before using the deck wash
system, always disengage blades,
stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
1. Position the mower to a level, clear spot on your lawn,
near enough for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT: Make certain the mower’s discharge chute
is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars,
etc.
2. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your mower’s
Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
3. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your
decks surface. See Figure 5-3.
4. Turn the water on.
5. Start the engine and place the throttle lever in the
FAST (rabbit) position.
7. While in the operator’s position behind the mower,
move the Blade Control into the ON position.
8. Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck
engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
10. Move the Blade Control into the OFF position.
11. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the mower’s
engine off.
12. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your decks surface.
After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet™ system,
start the mower’s engine, return to the operator’s position
and engage the blades. Keep the cutting deck running for
a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the
cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repair-
ing, or inspecting, always move shift
lever into neutral position, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Engine Owner Manual packed with your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, and lift
linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once
a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an
all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and casters is equipped
with a grease fitting. See Figure 5-4. Lubricate with a
No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun
after every 50 hours of mower operation.
Before using the
deck wash system,
always disengage
blades, stop engine
and remove key to
prevent unintended
starting.
Before lubricat-
ing, repairing, or
inspecting, always
move shift lever into
neutral position,
stop engine and
remove key to
prevent unintended
starting.
Maintenance
and
Adjustments
Figure 5-4
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