6
Maintaining
Your Lawn
Tractor
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air
cleaner element as instructed in the Engine Operator/
Owner Manual packed with your unit.
Spark Plug(s)
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended
at the start of each mowing season. Refer to the Engine
Operator/Owner Manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Kohler Single Shown
Figure 6-1
WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
WARNING
Engine Owner Manual packed with your unit.
Before performing
any maintenance or
repairs, disengage
PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position,
set parking brake,
stop engine and
Pivot Points & Linkage
Engine
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking
Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner Manual for
brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
engine maintenance instructions.
Rear Wheels
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed
in the Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your
unit. Follow the instructions carefully.
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once
a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an
all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Changing Engine Oil
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2. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube.
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of
the hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil.
Rotate the drain valve counter-clockwise and release
to drain the oil.
Front Axles
Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar may be equipped
with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after
every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Before lubricating,
repairing, or inspect-
ing, always disengage
PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position,
set parking brake,
stop engine and
3.
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
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 or on any other part of the
machine.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer to clean your
tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to
electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the
engine.
remove key to prevent 4. After the oil has finished draining, push the oil drain
valve back in, rotate it clockwise to lock the valve
unintended starting.
closed and re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to
keep debris from entering the drain port.
5.
Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed in
the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed
with your unit.
Deck Wash System™
A hex plug can be found on your tractor’s deck surface.
This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used
as part of a separately-available deck wash system. Use
the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings from
the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive
chemicals.
NOTE: Refer to page 30 for information regarding this and
other separately-available attachments & accessories for
your tractor.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
6.
Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in the
Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your unit.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your unit for information regarding
the quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
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