Owner Service; Change Engine Oil; Lubrication Information; Service Engine - Woods MOW'N MACHINE FZ22K Operator's Manual

 Before performing any service or maintenance,
lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit
engine, remove key, and disconnect battery
ground cable (negative -).
 Before
working underneath,
instructions, securely block up, and check stability.
Secure blocking prevents equipment from drop-
ping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system
failure, or mechanical component failure.
 Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
CAUTION
 Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.

SERVICE ENGINE

NOTE: Follow engine manufacturer recommendations
in engine manual.

Check Engine Oil Level

NOTE: Never attempt to check oil level while engine is
running. Serious injury or damage to equipment could
result.
1. Park power unit on a level surface.
2. Stop engine and clean off dirt and dust from
around dipstick.
3. Remove dipstick, check oil level. Oil level should
be between marks on dipstick.
4. Add oil as necessary. See engine owner's manual
for specifications.

16 Owner Service

OWNER SERVICE
ARNING
read manual

Change Engine Oil

NOTICE
■
Use care to prevent hot oil from contacting
bare skin.
1. Run engine to allow oil to become hot. This will
ensure that most
suspension and will be flushed out with the oil.
2. Install hose on drain. Open drain valve.
3. Remove oil filter.
4. Install new oil filter.
5. Close drain valve, remove hose.
NOTE: Refer to the engine manual for oil specifica-
tions, capacity, service rating, and proper grade.

LUBRICATION INFORMATION

1. Do not let excess grease collect on or around
parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas.
2. See Figure 4 for lubrication points and frequency or
lubrication based on normal operating conditions.
Severe or unusual conditions may require more
frequent lubrication.
3. Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a
MOLY (molybdenum disulfide) additive for all
locations unless otherwise noted. Be sure to clean
fittings thoroughly before attaching grease gun.
One good pump of most guns is sufficient when the
lubrication schedule is followed.
Lubrication (Service Intervals)
Ref Description
1. Deck Pivot
2. Driveshaft
3. Blade Spindles
4. Wheels
5. Engine Oil Level (check)
6. Gearbox (under deck) and tractor
7. Front Lift Linkage
8. Caster Pivot
foreign materials are in
Frequency
8 hours
8 hours
40 hours
8 hours
8 hours
500 hours
40 hours
40 hours
MAN0999 (12/4/2012)