Cleaning the Machine................................................................................................................ 4–18
Hauling the Machine .................................................................................................................. 4–18
Chapter 5: Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 5–1
Maintenance Safety ......................................................................................................................... 5–1
Recommended Maintenance Schedule...................................................................................... 5–2
Pre-Maintenance Procedures ....................................................................................................... 5–3
Moving a Non-Functioning Machine ........................................................................................ 5–3
Engine Maintenance........................................................................................................................ 5–5
Engine Safety ................................................................................................................................ 5–5
Air Cleaner Service ...................................................................................................................... 5–5
Engine-Oil Service ....................................................................................................................... 5–6
Servicing the Spark Plug ............................................................................................................ 5–9
Cleaning the Cooling System .................................................................................................. 5–11
Fuel Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 5–12
Replacing the Fuel Filter........................................................................................................... 5–12
Electrical System Maintenance................................................................................................... 5–13
Electrical System Safety ........................................................................................................... 5–13
Battery Service............................................................................................................................ 5–13
Jump-Starting the Machine ...................................................................................................... 5–17
Servicing the Fuses ................................................................................................................... 5–19
Drive System Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 5–19
Checking the Tire Pressure...................................................................................................... 5–19
Checking the Wheel Lug Nuts................................................................................................. 5–20
Adjusting the Tracking............................................................................................................... 5–20
Belt Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 5–21
Inspecting the Belts.................................................................................................................... 5–21
Replacing the Mower Belt......................................................................................................... 5–21
Mower-Deck Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 5–24
Blade Safety ................................................................................................................................ 5–24
Blade Service .............................................................................................................................. 5–24
Leveling the Mower Deck ......................................................................................................... 5–27
Removing the Mower Deck ...................................................................................................... 5–29
Installing the Mower Deck ........................................................................................................ 5–30
Replacing the Grass Deflector ................................................................................................ 5–31
Cleaning............................................................................................................................................ 5–33
Disposing of Waste .................................................................................................................... 5–33
Chapter 6: Storage............................................................................................................................... 6–1
Storage Safety .................................................................................................................................. 6–1
Preparing the Machine for Storage Over 30 Days.................................................................... 6–1
Storing the Battery............................................................................................................................ 6–3
Battery Storage Tips .................................................................................................................... 6–3
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 7–1
Chapter 8: Schematics........................................................................................................................ 8–1
Electrical Diagram ............................................................................................................................ 8–1
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