WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand entire Safety section before
proceeding.
SERVICE
ACCESS
CAUTION: Shut offthe engine before servicing
the mower.
Make sure the seat is fully raised and locked
before performing any maintenance on the
mower.
The seat can come down very quickly once the
seat lock lever is released. Lower the seat
slowly making sure to pay close attention that
everything is clear.
4. Momentarily reinstall the dipstick in the engine (without
turning it) and check that the oil level is between the
upper and lower limit on the dipstick.
5. Add oil as necessary to achieve required level.
DO NOT overfill.
6. Reinstall and tighten the dipstick.
7. Clean any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: Use only the oil specified for use in the engine
manual.
Raise the seat to access the battery and the hydraulic
reservoir. Use caution while lifting and make sure the seat is
locked in the upright position before beginning service on
the mower.
Tipping
Seat Forward
To lower the seat back down, push forward on the seat
slightly and pull the lift lever rearward out of the lock position.
Lower the seat slowly back into contact with the frame.
NOTE: If unit is equipped with ROPS, the seat latch must be
engaged. Lift on seat to make sure it is latched once lowered
back into position.
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Dipstick
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Seat Lock Lever
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LUBRICATION
AND MAINTENANCE
Engine
Oil Level
IMPORTANT: Failure to check the engine oil level regularly
could lead to serious engine problems if oil is too low.
1. Park the unit on level ground and shut off the engine.
2. Clean the area around the engine dipstick before
removing it.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it off.
Oil Filter Change
Change the engine oil filter initially after the first 8 hours of
use. Change the engine oil filter every 100 hours of
operation after the initial change.
1. Start the engine and run it for five minutes to warm the
engine oil.
2. Drain the engine oil into a suitable container.
CAUTION: Before removing the oil filter, place a
suitable pan under the filter connection.
3. Clean the area around the oil filter to keep dirt and
debris from the engine and rotate the oil filter
counterclockwise
to remove it. Wipe off the surface
where the filter mounts.
4. Coat a film of clean engine oil on the seal of the new
filter, see figure 14.
5. Install a new filter rotating it clockwise until the seal
contacts the mounting surface. Rotate the filter an
additional 3/4 of a turn by hand.
6. Reinstall drain plug and tighten.
7. Refill with engine oil as specified.
8. Run the engine for about 3 minutes, stop engine, and
check for leaks around filter.
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