16. Stop the water supply.
17. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter
and disconnect the nozzle adapter from the deck
washout port.
18. Move the product to a dry area.
19. Engage the cutting deck and let it operate until
the cutting deck is dry.
To adjust the throttle control cable
The throttle control is set at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. If an
adjustment is necessary, see the Engine manual.
To examine the interlocks and the relays
Note:
Loose or damaged wires can make your
product run unsatisfactorily, stop running or prevent
it from starting.
•
Examine the wires.
To replace the headlight bulb
1. Open the engine cover.
2. Turn the bulb holder slightly counterclockwise
and pull it out of the holder behind the grill.
3. Replace the bulb in the bulb holder.
4. Push the bulb holder into the holder behind the
grill.
5. Turn the bulb holder slightly clockwise to install it.
6. Close the engine cover.
To do a check of the tires
Note:
To seal the tire holes and prevent flat tires
because of slow leaks, purchase sealant from your
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
•
Make sure the air pressure in all tires is correct
(See the sides of tires for correct PSI).
•
Keep the tires free of gasoline, oil or insect
control chemicals that can cause damage to the
rubber.
•
Keep the tires away from stumps, stones, rut
pits, sharp objects and other dangerous objects
that may cause tire damage.
To repair the tires
1. Lift the front axle and support it safely.
CAUTION:
axle at a time.
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Lift and support one
2. Remove the dust cover (A), the E-clip (B), the
washer (C) and the square key (D).
C
B
A
D
Note:
There are square keys on the rear
wheels only.
3. Remove the wheel from the axle.
4. Remove the tire from the wheel.
5. Repair the tire.
Note:
Use tire sealant to seal holes in the
tire. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
6. Install the tire on the wheel.
7. Install the wheel, the washer, the square key,
and the E-clip on the axle. Make sure that the
E-clip is installed correctly in the groove on the
axle.
8. Install the dust cover.
To examine the V-belts
The belts are not adjustable.
•
Examine the V-belts for deterioration and wear
after each interval of 100 hours of operation.
•
Replace the V-belts if they start to move because
they are too worn.
To do maintenance on the transaxle
cooling fan
CAUTION:
the transmission while the engine is on
or while the transmission is hot.
CAUTION:
pressure washer or a steam cleaner.
Water can go into bearings and electrical
connections and cause corrosion which
causes damage to the product.
To keep the transmission cool, keep the
transmission fan and cooling fins clean.
Do not clean the fan or
Do not use a high-
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