Table of Contents B23
Cleaning .............................................................50
Engine Air Cooling System .......................................50
Cooling Air Intake Screen ......................................50
Cylinder Head Cooling Fins...................................50
Engine Air Cleaner System .......................................51
Donaldson Radialsealâ„¢ Air Cleaner .....................51
Grass Buildup in Mower Deck Housing ....................53
Transaxle Housing ....................................................54
Checking/Servicing ...........................................55
Security of Air Filtration Components........................55
Battery.......................................................................55
Cleaning the Terminals ..........................................55
Charging the Battery .............................................56
Tire Pressure ............................................................56
Wheel Nut Torque .....................................................56
Sharpen Mower Blades.............................................56
Drive Belts.................................................................57
Mower Deck Gearbox Oil Seals ................................57
Spark Plugs...............................................................58
Ignition Wires ............................................................58
Fuel Lines and Clamps .............................................58
Blade Brake Action....................................................58
PTO U-Joints ............................................................58
Engine Starter ...........................................................58
Safety Switch System ...............................................58
Forward Speed Control Friction Lock .......................59
Transmission Control Setting ....................................59
Neutral-Park ..........................................................59
Straight Ground Tracking ......................................59
Replacing/Repairing ..........................................60
Drive Belts.................................................................60
Remove Belts ........................................................60
Install Belts ............................................................60
Deck Drive Belt (Optional DS60-3 Deck) ..................62
Fuel Filter ..................................................................63
Blade Overload Shear Bolts......................................63
Mower Blades ...........................................................64
Adjustments .......................................................65
Transmission Control ................................................65
Step 1 - Steering Lever Position Adjustment ........65
Step 2 - Steering Handle Adjustment ....................65
Step 3 - Neutral Function Adjustment ...................66
Step 4 - Straight Tracking Adjustment...................66
Step 5 - Maximum Forward Speed Adjustment ....67
Step 6 - Forward Speed Control Friction
Adjustment ............................................................67
Tilt-Up Deck Adjustable Stop ....................................68