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3. Place a small pan under the oil drain hose to catch the oil.
Using the appropriate tools, remove the oil drain cap from
the oil drain hose and drain the engine oil.
4. After draining, replace the cap and wipe up any spilled oil.
Reinstall the oil drain hose to its storage position so it is
retained during normal operation.
5. Place an absorbent shop cloth under the engine oil filter
(D). Remove the engine oil filter and replace with a new
one.
6. Add engine oil (refer to engine operator’s manual) in the
fill tube (E) and check the amount of oil in the engine
using the engine oil dipstick (F).
7. Remove the shop cloth and wipe up any spilled oil.
Engine Maintenance
For engine maintenance schedules and procedures, please
refer to the engine operator's manual.
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester
Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage.
Remove the spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect
for damage or carbon blockage. If replacement parts
are required, make sure to use only original equipment
replacement parts.
WARNING
Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts or fire could result.
Fuse Location and Identification
The electrical system for this unit is equipped with two
replaceable fuses. See the chart below for the circuit,
amperage, and approximate location of the fuses.
Circuit Amperage Approximate Location
Main 20 amp Center of the machine
and in front of the
battery.
PTO Clutch 15 amp Left hand side hydraulic
tank mount.
Check / Fill Transmission Oil Level
This unit is equipped with two transmission oil tanks. One
transmission oil tank only supplies oil to one transmission.
The level of oil in both transmission tanks must be checked,
and if necessary, filled.
Oil Type: 20W-50 conventional detergent motor oil.
1. Location the transmission oil tanks (A, Figure 22).
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2. Check the oil level when the unit is cold. The oil should be
up to the "FULL COLD" mark (B). If the oil is below this
level, proceed to step #3.
3. Before removing the tank caps (C), make sure the area
around the tank cap and fill neck of the tank is free of
dust, dirt, or other debris. Remove the tank cap.
4. Add oil up to the "FULL COLD" mark.
5. Reinstall the tank caps.
6. After adding oil to the tanks, it may be necessary to purge
air from the hydraulic system. If the unit is not driving
properly, see your dealer.
Transmission Oil Filter Change
Change Interval: Every 400 Hours or Yearly (Initial hydraulic
oil and filter change after first 100 hours of operation).
It is recommended that changing the hydraulic oil and
transmission filter be a dealer only service item.
Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in
Figures23,24,25, and26as well as the following lubrication
points.
Grease:
• Mower deck spindles (A, Figure23).
• Rear transmission cradle pivots (A, Figure24).
• Front caster wheel axles (A, Figure26).
Use grease fitting when present. Disassemble parts to apply
grease to moving parts when grease fittings are not installed.
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