Maintenance
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Always set the parking brake when you stop the
machine or leave it unattended. If the parking brake
does not hold securely, an adjustment is required.
Adjusting the Brake
Adjust brake pucks if the parking brake does not hold
or braking power is not sufficient when brake pedal is
depressed. The brake is located on the left side of the
transaxle (Fig. 18).
1. Shut engine off and remove wire from spark
plug.
2. Tighten locknut approximately 1/4 turn
clockwise (Fig. 18).
3. Check operation of the brake by pushing rider:
no brake drag should be evident. If drag is
evident, rotate locknut an additional 1/8 turn
counter-clockwise or until there is no drag.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
released, the rear wheels must rotate freely
when you push the mower. If brake action
and free wheel rotation cannot be achieved
contact your service dealer immediately.
1
Figure 18
1. Locknut
Fuel Tank
Draining The Fuel Tank
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• In certain conditions gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn
you, others, and cause property damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open
area. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never drain gasoline near an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a
spark.
• Never smoke a cigarette, cigar or pipe.
1. Clean area around fuel tank cap so foreign matter
cannot enter filler hole when cap is removed.
Next, remove cap from fuel tank.
2. Using a pump-type syphon, drain gasoline into a
clean gas can.
Note: There is no other recommended way to
drain gasoline from the fuel tank, other
than by using a pump-type syphon. An
inexpensive syphon can be purchased
at a hardware store.
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