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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
d. The engine is equipped with a twist-and-pull drain port. Turn the oil
drain valve ⁄-turn counter-clockwise, then pull outward to begin
draining oil. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the
oil drain valve back in and turn ⁄-turn clockwise to secure it back
in place. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from
entering the drain port.
e. Skip ahead to Step 7.
6. Removable oil drain hose plug (See Figure 16):
a. Remove the oil drain hose from the clip on the left side of the frame.
See Figure 16.
b. Remove the oil drain hose plug from the end of the hose. See Figure
16. Drain the engine oil into the collection container.
c. After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil drain hose.
Replace the plug on the drain hose and fully tighten. Replace the oil
drain hose into the clip and snap the clip to secure.
d. Continue with Step 7.
7. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the
engine operator’s manual.
NOTE: Place an absorbent towel beneath the oil filter to keep oil off the
clutch.
8. To refill the oil, re-install the plug at the end of the tube and refer to the
engine operator’s manual for refilling instructions, oil type and amount.
NOTE : Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices
and systems which are being done at owner’s expense may be performed
by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be
performed by an authorized dealer.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance-free. The
fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed.
Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment
If the tractor creeps forward or rearward when neither the forward nor reverse
pedal is depressed, contact your authorized dealer to have the neutral setting
properly adjusted.
Cleaning the Tractor
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow
debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine, the transmission’s
cooling fan or on any other part of the machine.
Smart Jet
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with two water ports on its surface as part of its
deck wash system.
Use the Smart Jet to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the
buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your
garden hose to reach.
CAUTION
Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from people,
your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake and stop the engine.
3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor’s Operator’s Manual)
onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks surface. See Figure 17.
Figure 17
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, start the engine and
place the throttle lever in the FAST position.
7. Move the tractor’s PTO into the engaged (ON) position.
8. Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum
of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
9. Move the tractor’s PTO into the disengaged (OFF) position.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your
deck’s surface.
12. Repeat the steps on the other port.
13. After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system, return to the operator’s
position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of
two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
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