11
Changing the Engine Oil
Charging the Battery
Change the engine oil after the first 2 operating
hours; change it yearly thereafter.
Warning
Run the engine a few minutes before changing the oil
to warm it. Warm oil flows better and carries more
contaminants.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling battery.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance on page 10.
1.
Remove the
dipstick.
Charge the battery for 24 hours every month (every
25
starts) or as needed. Always use the charger in a
sheltered area and charge the battery at room
temperature (70_F or 22_C) whenever possible.
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1.
Connect the charger
2.
Tip the mower onto
to the mower wire
harness located below
the ignition key.
the right side to drain
the used oil out through
the oil fill tube.
Important: Use only the
charger supplied with
the mower.
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2.
Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
3.
Slowly pour oil into
When the battery no longer holds a charge, recycle or
dispose of the lead-acid battery according to local
codes.
the oil fill tube until the
oil level reaches the Full
line on the dipstick. Do
not overfill. (Max. fill:
20
oz., type: SAE 30W
Replacing the Fuse
detergent oil with an API
service classification of
SF, SG, SH, or SJ.)
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If the battery does not charge or the engine does not
turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown.
Replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse. Refer to
Installing the Fuse on page 5.
4.
5.
Install the dipstick securely.
Dispose of the used oil properly at a local
recycling center.
Lubricating the Wheel
Gears
1.
Remove the wheel bolts on the rear wheels and
remove the rear wheels.
2.
Apply a lubricating
oil to the inner and outer
sides of the gear as
shown.
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3.
Install the rear wheels.
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| Model Year | 2003 |
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