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Temperatureof mufflerandnearbyengineareasmayexceed150° F
(65°0).Avoidcontactwith these areas.
• inspectmufflerperiodically,and replaceif necessary.Replace-
mentpartsfor the mufflermustbethe sameand installedin the
samepositionas the originalparts.
Clean Engine
• Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chaff or accumulated
debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.
• Keepareaaroundandbehindmufflerfreeofanycombustibledebris.
• Keepingenginecleanallowsair movementaroundengine.
• Enginepartsshouldbe keptcleanto reducethe risk of overheat-
ingandignitionof accumulateddebris.
Do notuse waterto cleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Usea brushordry 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 seasonwith lightoil.
Rear Wheels
Battery
The batteryis sealedandis maintenance-free.Acidlevelscannotbe
checked.
• Alwayskeepthe batterycablesandterminalscleanand free of
corrosivebuild-up.
• Aftercleaningthe batteryand terminals,applya lightcoatof
petroleumjelly or greaseto bothterminals.
• Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe positiveterminal
to preventshorting.
IMPORTANT: if removingthe batteryfor any reason,disconnectthe
NEGATIVE(Black)wirefromitsterminalfirst,followedby the POSI-
TIVE(Red)wire.When re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe
POSITIVE(Red)wire to its terminalfirst, followedbythe NEGATIVE
(Black)wire.Becertainthat the wiresareconnectedto the correct
terminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe polarityand result in
damageto yourengine'salternatingsystem.
Cleaning Battery
Cleanthe batteryby removingit from the 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: The useof a pressurewasherto cleanyourtractoris
NOTrecommended.Itmaycausedamageto electricalcomponents,
spindles,pulleys,bearingsor the engine.
Deck Wash System
Yourtractor'sdeckis equippedwith a water porton its surfaceas part
of itsdeck wash system.
Usethe deck washto rinsegrassclippingsfromthe deck'sunderside
and preventthe buildupof corrosivechemicals.Completethe following
stepsAFTEREACHMOWING:
1. Drivethe tractorto a level,clear spoton yourlawn, nearenough
for yourgarden hoseto reach.
The rearwheelsshouldbe removedfrom the axlesoncea season.
Lubricatethe axles and the rimswell with an all-purposegreasebefore
re-installingthem.
Front Axles
Eachendof thetractor'sfrontpivotbarmaybeequippedwithagrease
fitting.Lubricatewithagreasegunafterevery25 hoursoftractoroperation.
Makecertainthe tractor'sdischargechute is directedAWAYfromyoul
house,garage,parkedcars,etc.
2. Disengagethe PTO(BladeEngage),setthe parkingbrakeand
stopthe engine.
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