Maintenance Service
Interval
Every 300 hours
Before storage
Important:
Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Shut off the engine and remove the key from the switch before you perform any maintenance.
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Raising the Machine
Use jackstands to support the machine when you
raise it.
WARNING
Supporting the machine on the lower muffler
shield
(Figure
32) may damage the shield and
cause the machine to fall, injuring you or
bystanders.
Do not use the lower muffler shield to lift or
support the machine.
Figure 32
1. Lower muffler shield
Maintenance Procedure
• Check and adjust the valve clearance. Contact an Authorized Service Dealer.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables.
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
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Lubrication
Greasing the Bearings
Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Grease the caster
wheel bearings (more often in sandy
soil conditions).
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium grease
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
position.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean the grease fittings
Note:
Scrape any paint off the front of the
fitting(s).
1. Front caster tire
4.
Connect a grease gun to each fitting
5.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6.
Wipe up any excess grease.
30
ARK
(Figure
33) with a rag.
Figure 33
(Figure
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33).