Cleaning the Tractor
7
.
Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck
engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off
promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine, the transmission’s cooling fan or on any other
part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys.
8
9
.
.
Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF
position.
Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the
tractor’s engine off.
Deck Wash™
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as 10. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
part of its deck wash system.
water port on your deck’s surface.
Use the Deck Wash™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s
underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
11. Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the cutting
deck.
After cleaning your deck with the Deck Wash™ system, return
to the operator’s position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting
deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
1
.
Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
enough for your garden hose to reach.
CAUTION: Make certain the tractor’s discharge
chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage,
parked cars, etc.
Lubrication
WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
1
2
3
.
.
.
Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake
and stop the engine.
Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor’s
Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
Front Wheels
Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks
surface. See Fig. 6-2.
If equipped, each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped
with a grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-
purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of
tractor operation.
Figure 6-
4
5
.
.
Turn the water on.
Figure 6-3
While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, start
the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit)
position.
6
.
Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON
position.
sectiOn 6 — Maintenance & adjustMents
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