Maintenance Instructions LUBRICATION/CLEANING
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Mower Deck Spindle Lubrication
For belt driven decks, lubricate each deck spindle
grease tting every 25 hours. Use SAE general
purpose lithium or molybdenum base grease for
grease ttings.
Transaxle Lubrication
• The transaxle oil lubrication is SAE 20W-50 (API
Service Class SL or higher) engine oil.
• Inspect both transaxle cases and hoses after ev-
ery 100 hours of operation for visible leaks.
• The uid level of each transaxle can be checked
visually by looking at the uid level in the expansion
reservoir. When the transaxles are cold, the uid
level in the expansion reservoir should be between
1/4 in. and 1/2 in. (0.64 cm and 1.27 cm).
Reservoir Cap
Cold Level
Expansion Reservoir Location
CLEANING
CAUTION
If a pressure washer is used on the ex-
posed working parts, avoid water on the
electrical parts and the engine cooling sys-
tem.
Engine Air Cooling System
To prevent engine overheating and possible engine
damage, clean grass clippings, chaff and dirt from
the rotating engine air intake screen every 8 hours
of operation. In certain mowing conditions (dry
grass, leaves, tree “cotton”, etc.) it may be neces-
sary to check and clean this area several times each
day to prevent engine overheating. Also, visually
check inside cylinder head shroud and between cyl-
inder head ns for material packed in this area which
would prevent cooling airow; remove shroud and
clean as required.
Rotating Engine Screen
Keep Engine Screen Clean
CAUTION
Operating the engine with a blocked air in-
take screen, dirty or plugged cooling ns,
and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause
engine damage from overheating.
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