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Temperatureof mufflerand nearbyengineareasmayexceed150° F
(65°0).Avoidcontactwith theseareas.
• inspectmufflerperiodically,and replaceif necessary.Replace-
mentpartsfor the mufflermustbethe sameand installedin the
samepositionas the originalparts.
Clean Engine
• Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chaff oraccumulated
debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.
• Keepareaaroundand behindmufflerfreeofanycombustibledebris.
• Keepingenginecleanallowsair movementaroundengine.
• Enginepartsshouldbe keptcleanto reducethe riskof overheat-
ingandignitionof accumulateddebris.
Do notuse waterto cleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Usea brushor dry cloth.
Carburetor Adjustment
• Thecarburetoron thisengineis not adjustable.
LUBRICATION
Beforelubricating,repairing,or inspecting,alwaysdisengagePTO
(BladeEngageLever),moveshift leverinto neutralposition,set
parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeyto preventunintended
starting.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricateall the pivotpointson thedrive system,parkingbrakeand lift
linkageat leastoncea seasonwithlightoil.
Rear Wheels
Battery
The batteryis sealedandis maintenance-free.Acidlevelscannotbe
checked.
• Alwayskeepthe batterycablesandterminalscleanandfree of
corrosivebuild-up.
• Aftercleaningthe batteryandterminals,applya lightcoatof
petroleumjelly orgreaseto bothterminals.
• Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe positiveterminal
to preventshorting.
IMPORTANT: if removingthe batteryfor any reason,disconnectthe
NEGATIVE(Black)wirefrom itsterminalfirst, followedby the POSI-
TIVE(Red)wire.When re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe
POSITIVE(Red)wire to its terminalfirst, followedbythe NEGATIVE
(Black)wire.Becertainthatthe wiresareconnectedto the correct
terminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe polarityandresultin
damageto yourengine'salternatingsystem.
Cleaning Battery
Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorandwashingwith
a bakingsodaandwatersolution.If necessary,scrapethe battery
terminalswitha wirebrushto removedeposits.Coatterminalsand
exposedwiringwithgreaseor petroleumjelly to preventcorrosion.
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
• incorrectinitialactivation
• Overcharging
• Freezing
• Undercharging
• Corrodedconnections
Thesefailuresare NOTcoveredbyyourtractor'swarranty.
CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK
Any fuelor oil spilledon the machineshouldbewipedoff promptly.Do
NOTallowdebristo accumulatearoundthe coolingfinsof the engine
or onany otherpartof the machine.
IMPORTANT: Theuse of a pressurewasherto cleanyourtractoris
NOTrecommended,it may causedamageto electricalcomponents,
spindles,pulleys,bearingsor the engine.
Deck Wash System
Yourtractor'sdeckis equippedwitha water porton itssurfaceas part
of itsdeck washsystem.
Usethe deck washto rinsegrassclippingsfromthe deck'sunderside
and preventthe buildupof corrosivechemicals.Completethe following
stepsAFTEREACHMOWING:
1. Drivethe tractorto a level,clearspotonyourlawn,near enoughfor
yourgardenhoseto reach.
The rearwheelsshouldbe removedfrom the axles oncea season.
Lubricatethe axlesandthe rimswell with anall-purposegreasebefore
re-installingthem.
Front Axles
Eachendof thetractor'sfrontpivotbarmaybeequippedwitha grease
fitting.Lubricatewitha greasegunafterevery25 hoursoftractoroperation.
Makecertainthe tractor'sdischargechuteis directedAWAYfromyoul
house,garage,parkedcars,etc.
2. DisengagethePTO(BladeEngage),setthe parkingbrakeandstop
the engine.
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