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WARNING
IMPORTANT
WARNING
IMPORTANT
fluid filter and allow the drive system to drain com-
pletely. This will take several minutes. Install a new
filter and refill the reservoir with 5 quarts (4.7 l) of
fluid of the type and viscosity as prescribed in the
previous section. Run engine and check for leaks.
Stop engine and check that fluid level is between the
two marks on the dipstick.
Note: No air bleeding is necessary since the
system is self-bleeding.
Do NOT operate machine with low
fluid. Low fluid could cause damage to
drive system and loss of control of the
machine.
DECK CLEANING
After each use remove grass buildup
from under the mower deck.
Excessive grass buildup will interfere
with the operation and performance
of the mower deck. Excessive grass
buildup may also cause component
failure.
1. Park machine on hard level surface, stop en-
gine and set the park brake. Remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Position the mower deck in the transport (all
the way up) setting with the latch hooked
and the height adjustment pin in the 5 inch
cutting height hole.
3. Lift the front of the machine, using the front
cross member of the deck carrier frame, and
support the machine using jack stands or
other equivalent safety blocks. Do NOT rely
solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks or
lifts for support. Always use adequate wheel
chocks on tires remaining on the ground.
4. Use a long flat bar to clean under the deck, to
avoid positioning yourself under the ma-
chine.
5. Clean out all grass and debris build-up from the
underside of the deck, around blade spindles
and the deck discharge chute.
BLADE INSPECTION
Do not handle mower blades with bare
hands. Use heavy leather gloves or
wrap blade with protective material
and block securely when removing
blades. Careless or improper handling
may result in serious injury.
Inspect blades before each use to determine
that they are mounted securely and are in good
condition. Replace any blade that is bent, ex-
cessively nicked, worn, or has any other
damage. Small nicks can be ground out when
sharpening.
BLADE SHARPENING
When sharpening blades, be sure to
balance them. Unbalanced blades will
cause excessive vibration that can
damage blade spindle bearings.
Vibrations may also cause structural
cracks in mower housings.
Follow original sharpening pattern. Do not
sharpen backside of blade. Do not sharpen
blade to a razor edge, but leave approximately
.016 inch (.4 mm) blunt edge.
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