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21
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
4. Push the bulb inward and turn counter-clockwise to remove from the socket.
5. Align a locking post of the bulb base with the notch in the socket, then push
the bulb inward and turn clockwise to lock. See Figure 18.
6. Align the socket tab with the notch of the reflector housing; then push the
socket inward and turn as necessary to lock the socket in the housing.
7. Connect the wire harness leads to the appropriate socket terminals.
Cleaning the Engine & Deck
Engine
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 or on any other part of
the machine.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer to clean your tractor is NOT
recommended. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys,
bearings or the engine.
Deck Wash System™ (If Equipped)
Some tractors come fitted with a Deck Wash System™, which is used to rinse grass
clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
Other tractors may have a deck wash plug, allowing for a Deck Wash System™ that
can be added at a later time. If this is the case, a hex bolt and washer can be found
on your tractor’s deck surface and can be replaced with a water port to be used as
part of an optional deck wash system.
To utilize the Deck Wash System™, 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 your
house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2. Disengage the PTO (PTO OFF), set the parking brake and stop the engine.
3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your Operator’s Manual) onto the
end of your garden hose.
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the deck’s surface. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
6. Service oil filter (if equipped) as instructed in the separate Engine Operator’s
Manual.
7. Perform the previous steps in the opposite order after oil has finished
draining.
8. Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for
information regarding the proper quantity and viscosity of engine oil.
Lubrication
WARNING
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and deck lift
linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the
axles and the rims with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
Front Axles (Hydrostatic only)
Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar may be equipped with a grease fitting.
Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Headlights
Replace headlight bulbs as follows:
1. Fully raise the hood of the tractor.
2. Unplug the wire harness leads from the headlight socket terminals. Note
which wire connects to each terminal before disconnecting.
3. Rotate the socket assembly approximately a ⁄-turn to align the socket
tab with the reflector housing notch; then withdraw the bulb and socket
assembly from the reflector housing. See Figure 18.
Figure 18
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