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Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.2.3. CHECK MOWER DRIVE BELT
1. Footrest Removal
a. Pull deck lift handle to highest cutting
position. See Figure 3.3.
b. Remove the knobs that secure the corners of
the footrest.
c. Remove footrest.
DECK LIFT
OTCH,
LEVER
FIGURE 3.3
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Checking Mower Belt Tension
The idler and spring provide proper belt tension and
require no adjustment. If belt is flayed, slit, severed
or belt strands exposed, replace belt before
operating mower.
3.2.4. CHECKTRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT
1. Checking Transaxle Belt Tension
The transaxle drive belt requires no adjustment. If
belt is flayed, slit, severed or belt strands exposed,
replace belt before operating mower.
3.3 SERVICE EVERY 25 OPERATING HOURS
3.3.1. ENGINE
1. Engine Cooling System
The engine cooling system consists of an engine
shroud and engine fins. These should be kept clean
and free of debris as needed or cleaned.
2. Engine Oil
Change engine oil. See Section on CHANGE ENGINE
OIL. Refer to engine owner's manual for oil
specifications.
3. Oil Filter
Change engine oil filter. Refer to engine owner's
manual for filter specifications.
4. Air Filter
Refer to engine owner's manual for service
instructions.
5. Fuel Filter
Refer to engine owner's manual for service
instructions.
3.3.2. MOWER COMPONENTS
1. Mower Drive Belt
Check belt for proper tension. No adjustment required.
Replace belt as needed.
2. Mower Blade
Check blade for sharpness, wear, damage, and
torque. See the section on Mower Blade
Replacement/Repair.
3. Mower Deck Levelness
Check mower deck for proper levelness. Adjust as
required. See section on Mower Deck Adjustment -
Levelness.
Lifting or letting down the machine unassisted can I
cause severe injury. Always have assistance from I
another person when supporting the weight of I
machine. I
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Cleaning Mower Deck
a. Make sure fuel cap is on tight. Turn fuel shut
off valve to the "CLOSED" position. Start engine
and allow it to run until engine runs out of fuel.
Close vent on fuel filler cap. See Figure 2.3.
b. Remove key from ignition switch.
c. Remove spark plug wire(s) and secure away
from spark plug(s).
d. Carefully stand YARD CRUISER on rear
bumper.
e. Clean underside of mower deck, removing all
accumulation of grass clippings and debris.
f. Lower YARD CRUISER to ground. Clean top
of deck, removing all grass clippings and debris.
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