3. Clean the grease fittings (Figure 25 and Figure 26) with
a rag. Make sure to scrape any paint off of the front
of the fitting(s).
Figure 25
1. Front caster tire
Figure 26
Located on the seat pan underside
1. Read the instructions
before servicing or
performing maintenance.
2. Check tire pressure every
25 operating hours.
4. Connect a grease gun to each fitting (Figure 25 and
Figure 26). Pump grease into the fittings until grease
begins to ooze out of the bearings.
5. Wipe up any excess grease.
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3. Grease every 25 operating
hours.
4. Engine
Engine Maintenance
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean and check
the air cleaner foam element.
Every 50 hours—Replace the air cleaner paper
element.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently if the operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
Removing the Foam and Paper
Elements
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
2. Stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove the key before leaving the operating position.
3. Clean around the air cleaner to prevent dirt from
getting into the engine and causing damage.
4. Remove the air cleaner cover by unscrewing the 2
knobs (Figure 27).
1. Air cleaner cover
5. Carefully remove the foam and paper filter elements
from the air cleaner housing (Figure 28).
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Figure 27
2. Knobs