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25
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Gasoline is a toxic substance. Dispose of gasoline
properly. Contact your local authorities for approved
disposal methods.
• Remove the spark plug and pour one ounce (1 oz) of
engine oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder.
Crank the engine several times to distribute the oil.
Replace the spark plug.
DRAINING THE FUEL
1. Locate the fuel filter, it may be attached to the engine with a
tie strap.
2. Cut the tie strap, if present, then pinch the in-line clamp on
the fuel filter with a pair of pliers, slide the clamp up the
fuel line.
3. Pull the fuel line free from the filter and place the open end of
the line into an approved container to drain the fuel.
PREPARING THE RIDING MOWER
1. Clean and lubricate riding mower thoroughly as described in
the Lubrication section.
2. Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your
riding mower.
3. Store riding mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
Service
CUTTING DECK REMOVAL
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF) position and
engage the parking brake.
2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom
notch on the right fender.
3. Remove the bow-tie cotter pin (a) and flat washer (b) from
the deck lift assembly and retain for reinstallation later.
See Figure 30.
(a)
(b)
Figure 30
4. Remove the belt from around the riding mower’s PTO pulley.
See Figure 31.
Figure 31
5. Remove the remaining bow-tie cotter pins (a) securing the
deck to the riding mower, as shown in Figure 32.
(a)
(a)
Figure 32
NOTE: When reassembling, the bow-tie cotter pins (a) should be
re-installed from the top down. See Figure 32.
6. Unplug the wire pigtail from the deck switch.
7. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender
to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.
8. Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of the cutting
deck. Remove the spring from the deck idler bracket.
See Figure 33.
Figure 33
9. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left side) out from
underneath the riding mower.
DECK INSTALLATION
To install the deck, reverse the Cutting Deck
Removal instructions.
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