Changing the Engine Oil
Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating hours;
change it yearly thereafter.
Run the engine a %w minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. \'(;arm oil flows better and carries more
contflnliilflnts.
1. Re%r to Preparing for Maintenance.
2. Remove tile dipstick (Figure 31).
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Figure 31
Tip tile mower onto tile right side to drain tile used oil
out through the oil fill robe (Figure 32).
4.
Figure 32
Slowly pour oil into tile oil fill tube until tile oil level
reaclles tile Full line on tile dipstick (Figure 33). Do not
overfill. (Max. fill: 20 oz., tspe: SAE 30W detergent
oil with an API service classification of SF, SG, SH, SJ,
SL, or lflgher.)
Figure 33
5. Install tile dipstick secureh<
6. Dispose of tile used oil properl 3 at a local recscling
center.
Charging the Battery
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling
battery.
Charge the battery for 24 hours initiall?, then monthly
(ever? 25 starts) or as needed. Al\va_ s use the charger in a
sheltered area and charge tile battery at room termperamre
(70°F or 22°C) whenever possible.
1. Connect the charger to the mower wire harness located
below tile igifltion ke? (Figure 34).
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Figure 34
2. Plug tile charger into a wall outlet.
Note: When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle
or dispose of the lead-acid batter? according to local codes.
Replacing the Fuse
If tile batter_ does not charge or tile engine does not turn
with the electric starter, the fuse ma) be blown. Replace it
with a 40-amp plug-in tspe fuse. Refer to Installing tile Fuse.
Lubricating the Wheel Gears
1. Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and remove
the rear wheels.
2. Appl? a lubricating oil to tile inner and outer sides of
tile gear as shown in Figure 35.
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Figure 35
3. Install tile rear wheels.
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