engine becomes too hot. Let the engine cool before
it is cleaned. Clean with water and a brush.
Grass cuttings around the muffler dry quickly and are
a fire risk. Use a brush or remove the grass cuttings
with water when the muffler is cold.
To clean the battery
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and the terminals
can cause the power of the battery to decrease.
1. Remove the battery. Refer to
install the battery on page 19 .
2. Flush the battery with water and let dry.
CAUTION:
pressure washer or a steam cleaner.
Water can go into bearings and
electrical connections and cause
corrosion which causes damage to
the product.
3. Clean the terminals and the cable ends of the
battery cables with a wire brush.
To remove the covers
To remove and install the engine cover
The engine cover has a soft operator cushion that
absorbs shocks during operation.
1. Lower the stand on platform. Refer to
product in stand on or walk behind position on
page 11 .
2. Pull the handle to open the engine cover fully.
3. Tilt the engine cover slightly up and lift the rear
edge up to remove the engine cover.
4. Install in the opposite sequence.
To do a check of the parking brake
1. Park the product on a slope with a hard surface.
Note:
Do not park the product on a grass
slope when you do a check of the parking brake.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. If the product starts to move with the parking
brake engaged, adjust the parking brake. Refer
To adjust the parking brakes on page 18 .
to
18
To remove and
Do not use a high-
To set the
4. Disengage the parking brake.
To adjust the parking brakes
Adjust the parking brakes through the access holes
in the brake backing plates. Make sure that the left
and right brake is adjusted equally.
1. Lift and set the product on supports.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. Remove the rubber plug from the access hole in
the brake backing plate.
4. Turn the brake adjuster in the direction of the
axle shaft with a brake adjustment tool or other
applicable tool. The brake shoes will expand.
5. Turn the brake adjuster until the brake shoes
lightly touch the brake drum.
6. Turn the brake drum to one direction and then
to the initial position to make sure that the brake
does not rub too much. If it is necessary, turn the
brake adjuster in the opposite direction until the
brake is correctly adjusted.
7. Attach the rubber plug.
8. Install the rear wheels.
9. Tighten the wheel nuts to 75 ft-lb/102 Nm.
10. Do a check of the parking brake after the
adjustment. Refer to
parking brake on page 18 .
To charge the battery
•
Charge the battery if it is too weak to start the
Battery charging times on page
engine. Refer to
32 for battery charging times.
•
Use a standard battery charger.
CAUTION:
charger or start booster. A boost
charger or a start booster will cause
damage to the electrical system of
the product.
•
Always disconnect the battery charger before
you start the engine.
To do a check of the
Do not use a boost
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