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SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURGARDENTRACTOR
_ WARNING: Before performing
any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the engine manual for engine maintenance
instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as
instructed in the engine manual.
Oil Fill Cap Protective Cap
Oil Fill Tube
Oil
Drain
Valve
Figure 13
ChangingEngine0il
NOTE: Depending on the engine model found on your
tractor, it may be necessary to remove the tractor's side
panel in order to replace the off filter (if so equipped).
Unscrew oil fill cap and remove dipstick from the oil
fill tube. See Figure 13.
Pop open the protective cap on the oil drain valve to
expose the drain port. See Figure 13.
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of
the hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil
(approximately 64 oz.).
Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil. See Figure 13.
Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the engine manual.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after
oil has finished draining.
Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the engine manual for details
about quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
AirCleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and
cartridge!air cleaner element as instructed in the
engine manual.
SparkPlugs
Clean the spark plugs and reset the gap once a
season. Spark plug replacement is recommended
at the start of each mowing season. Refer tothe
engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
CleaningtheEngineandDeck
Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the
machine.
Do not allow grass, leaves, and dirt to accumulate
around the cooling fins of the engine or on any
other part of the machine, especially the pulleys
and other moving parts.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer to clean
your tractor is not recommended. Direct water pressure
on electrical components and the engine could reduce
life of the tractor and its serviceability.
DeckWashSystemTM (if equipped)
Some tractor decks are equipped with a water port on
itssurface as part of the Deck Wash System TM. Use
this to rinse grass clippingsfrom the deck's underside
and prevent build-up of corrosive chemicals. Complete
the following steps after each mowing:
Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn,
near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your
garden hose to reach.
Hose Coupler
(Shown without
Hose Attached)
Figure 14
IMPORTANT:Make certain the tractor's discharge chute
is directed away from your house, parked cars, etc.
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