BLADE
REMOVAL
1.
Raise mowerto
highest
position
to allow
access
to blade.
NOTE:
Protect
your hands
with gloves
and/or
wrap
blade with heavy
cloth.
2.
Remove
blade
bolt by turning
counter-
clockwise.
3.
Install
new blade with stamped
"THIS
SIDE UP" facing
deck and mandrel
assembly.
Mandrel
Assembly
Blade
Blade
Center Hole
"Star
IMPORTANT:
To ensure
proper
assembly,
center
hole in blade
must align with star
on mandrel
assembly.
4.
Install
and tighten
blade
bolt securely
(45-55
Ft. Lbs.).
IMPORTANT:
Special
blade
bolt is heat
treated.
BATTERY
Your
riding
mower
has a battery
charging
system
which
is sufficient
for normal
use.
• Keep battery
and connectors
clean,
• Only
recharge
battery
with
charger
approved
for a 12V 2.8 amp, hour battery,
• Charging
with
any
other
charger
or an
automotive
style charger
can cause
per-
manent
damage
to the battery,
• Charge
battery
for
24 hours
for
a full
charge.
NOTE:
The
original
equipment
battery
on
your riding
mower
is maintenance
free, Do
not attempt
to open or remove
caps or cov-
ers, Adding
or checking
level of electrolyte
is not necessary.
_i, WARNING:
Do not jump start
battery.
Permanent
damage
to the battery or personal
injury may occur.
TRANSAXLE
COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and
chaff which can restrict cooling.
V-BELT
Check V-belt for deterioration
and wear after
100 hours of operation
and replace
if neces-
sary. The belt is not adjustable.
Replace
belt
if it begins
to slip from wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent
oil rated with
API service
classification
SG-SL
Select the
oil's SAE viscosity
grade
according
to your
expected
operating
temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
I
F
-20
0
30
32
40
60
80
100
o -_0
-2;
-1;
;
1;
_0
_o
4;
TEMPERATURE
RANGE ANTICIPATED
BEFORE
NEXT OIL CHANGE
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NOTE:
Although
multi-viscosity
oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting
in cold weather,
the oils will result in increased
oil consumption
when
used above
32°R
Check
your engine
oil level
more
frequently
to avoid
possible
engine
damage
from
running
low on oil.
Change
the
oil after
every
25
hours
of
operation
or at least
once
a year
if the
riding
mower
is not used
for
25 hours
in
one year.
Check
the crankcase
oil level before
starting
the engine
and after
each
eight
(8) hours
of operation.
Tighten
oil fill cap/dipstick
securely
each time you check
the oil level.
TO CHANGE
ENGINE
OIL
Determine
temperature
range
expected
before
oil change.
All oil must
meet
API
service
classification
SG-SL.
•
Be sure
riding
mower
is on level
sur-
face.
•
Oil will drain more freely
when
warm.
•
Oil can be pumped
from the engine
with
a mechanical
or electric
siphon
pump.
1.
Remove
oil fill cap/dipstick.
Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when
changing
oil.
2.
Insert
end of pump
into oil reservoir.
3.
Pump
oil from reservoir.
Oil Cap
Oil Fill
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