After Operation Safety............................................................................................................... 4-17
Cleaning the Machine................................................................................................................ 4-18
Hauling the Machine .................................................................................................................. 4-18
Chapter 5: Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 5-1
Maintenance Safety ......................................................................................................................... 5-1
Pre-Maintenance Procedures ....................................................................................................... 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
Fuel Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 5-12
Replacing the Fuel Filter........................................................................................................... 5-12
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
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
Cleaning............................................................................................................................................ 5-33
Disposing of Waste .................................................................................................................... 5-33
Chapter 6: Storage............................................................................................................................... 6-1
Storage Safety .................................................................................................................................. 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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