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3 Maintenance
Table of Contents
SECTION CONTENTS
Storage
All Models .................................................................................... 3-2
Maintenance – Charts
Gas Engine Models ..................................................................... 3-3
Diesel Engine Models .................................................................. 3-4
Maintenance Procedures – All Models
Check Tire Pressures .................................................................. 3-5
Check Transmission (Hydraulic System) Oil Level...................... 3-5
Changing Transmission Fluid and Filter ...................................... 3-5
Check Mower Deck Gear Box Oil .................................................3-6
Servicing the Mower Blades .........................................................3-6
Blade Brake Check .......................................................................3-7
Safety Interlock Test .....................................................................3-7
Lubrication ....................................................................................3-8
Checking the Battery Fluid......................................................... 3-10
Cleaning the Battery and Cables ............................................... 3-10
Maintenance – Gas Engine Models
Oil and Filter Change................................................................. 3-11
Check/Change Air Filter............................................................. 3-11
Inspect Spark Plug Wires ...........................................................3-11
Check Antifreeze Level (Liquid Cooled Engine Models)............ 3-11
Change Antifreeze (Liquid Cooled Engine Models)................... 3-12
Fuel Filter................................................................................... 3-12
Maintenance – Diesel Engine Models
Fuel Filter................................................................................... 3-13
Prime Fuel System .....................................................................3-13
Oil and Filter Change................................................................. 3-14
Check/Change Air Filter............................................................. 3-14
Clean Radiator Screen .............................................................. 3-14
Check Antifreeze Level ............................................................. 3-14
Change Antifreeze ..................................................................... 3-14
SECTION 3. MAINTENANCE