How to Check the Fuel Filter
NOTE: Before you replace the fuel filter or the fuel
line, the fuel tank must be empty.
If the fuel filter is dirty, the engine will run rough and
have less performance. Remove the old filter (Figure
27). Replace the old filter with a new filter. Use an
original equipment part. See an authorized service
dealer in your area.
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Figure 27: Fuel filter
A - Fuel line
B - Clips
C - Fuel filter
Check the Tires
Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too
much air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough.
Also, the wrong air pressure will keep the mower
housing from cutting level. The correct air pressure is
shown on the side of the tire.
Mower Housing Maintenance
How to Remove the Mower Housing
1. Move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position.
2. If equipped, remove the gauge wheels.
3. Move the lift lever to the level adjustment
position (Figure 28).
WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded.
Make sure the lift lever is locked in the
LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position.
4. Remove the hair pins and the washers from the
adjuster arms (Figure 29). See illustrations "C"
and "D".
5. Remove the hair pins and washers from the
suspension links. See illustrations "A" and "B".
6. Disconnect the extension spring from the blade
control rod. See illustration "E".
7. Disconnect the front hanger from the axle
support. See illustration "F".
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Figure 28: Lift lever
A - Level adjustment position
8. Remove the mower drive belt from the stack
pulley.
9. Pull the mower housing away from the right side
of the unit.
10. To operate without the mower housing, move the
lift lever to the TOP position.
How to Install the Mower Housing
1. Push the mower housing under the right side of
the unit.
2. Put the mower drive belt around the stack
pulley. Make sure the "V" side of the mower
drive belt is against the stack pulley. Also,
make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted.
3. Attach the front hanger to the axle support with
the hanger rod. Fasten with the fasteners as
shown. See illustration "F".
4. Make sure the mower drive belt is between the
stack pulley and the two belt guides. See
illustration "G".
5. Attach the suspension links to the lifter
assembly. Fasten with the washers and hair
pins. See illustrations "A" and "B".
6. Attach the right and the left adjuster arms to the
suspension brackets. Fasten with the washers
and hair pins. See illustrations "C" and "D".
7. Attach the extension spring to the blade
control rod. See illustration "E".
8. Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE
position. Make sure the mower drive belt is
inside all the belt guides.
9. Make sure the mower housing is level. See the
instructions on "How To Level The Mower
Housing".
10. If equipped, install the gauge wheels.
11. Check the operation of the blade rotation
control. See the instructions on "How To Adjust
The Blade Rotation Control".
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