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ZERO-TURN RIDER AND MOWER
See dealer for hydraulic oil and filter change.
See Dealer Annually to:
Lubricate rider and mower. **
Check the mower blades. **
*Whichever comes first.
** More often in hot (over 85° F; 30° C) weather or dusty operating
conditions.
ENGINE
Every 8 Hours or Daily. *
Check engine oil level.
Clean debris from engine compartment. **
Every 50 Hoursor Annually. *
Inspect/Clean spark arrester. ***
Refer to engine owner's manual.
Service air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.
Check/Replace spark plugs.
Check/Replace fuel filter.
*Whichever comes first.
** More often in hot (over 85° F; 30° C) weather or dusty operating
conditions.
*** If equipped. Replace if damaged.
Maintenance Procedures
Service and Maintenance Safety
WARNING
Amputation and crushing hazard
Specific steps must be taken in order to perform service and
maintenance procedures safely.
Read and follow all the applicable safety and instructional
messages in this manual.
Always disengage the mower blades, set the parking brake,
turn the engine OFF, remove the ignition key, and wait
for all movement to stop prior to performing service and
maintenance procedures.
Always disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and fasten it away
from the plug before beginning any maintenance or service
procedures on order to prevent accidental ignition.
Adding Fuel
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 3 minutes
before removing the fuel cap.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the
fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the
fuel cap (A, Figure19).
2. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. To allow for expansion of the
fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck (B).
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
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Replacing the Fuel Filter
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Do NOT remove the fuel filter when the engine is hot, as
spilled gasoline may ignite. Do NOT spread hose clamps
further than necessary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly
over filter after installation.
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