Assembly
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Rotating fan turns on and off unexpectedly
and can cause injury.
• Rotating shaft can cause injury.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Fingers, hands or loose clothing can get
caught by rotating fan and drive shaft.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Do not operate the machine without the
covers in place.
• Keep fingers, hands and clothing clear of
rotating fan and drive shaft.
• Shut off the engine and remove the ignition
key before performing maintenance.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Engine coolant is toxic.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Swallowing coolant can cause poisoning.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Do not swallow.
• Keep out of reach from children and pets.
1. Position machine on a level surface, stop the
engine and set the parking brake.
2. Tilt seat up and tilt engine hood forward.
3. With the engine cool, remove the radiator cap
(Fig. 8).
4. If coolant level is low, add 50/50 mixture of
permanent anti–freeze and water until
completely full without overflowing.
5. Reinstall radiator cap. Completely seat cap by
pushing down and turning until it stops.
6. Add 50/50 coolant mix to overflow bottle and
fill to indicator line on the bottle, if required
(Fig. 8).
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Figure 8
1. Radiator
Cap
2.
Antifreeze Overflow Bottle
Greasing
the Bearings
Make sure cutting unit spindles are full of grease
before engine is first started.
Grease with No. 2 general purpose lithium base or
molybdenum base grease.
1. Grease the fittings on the three spindle bearings.
Grease until it comes out lower seals (Fig. 9).
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Figure 9
1. Spindles