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Remove drain plug and drain oil into a suitable 
container. 
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions. 
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate 
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and 
follow instructions carefully. 
Poor engine performance and flooding usually 
indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. 
Service air cleaner as per the engine manual. 
Clean frequently under extremely dusty conditions. 
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap 
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is 
recommended at the start of each mowing season. 
Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap 
specifications. 
NOTE:  Your rider engine is equipped with a resistor
spark plug, When replacing plug, make sure to use
resistor type.
Lubrication
See Figure 19 for an illustration of the lube points
described below. 
Blade Assembly
Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle only 
while reassembling the blade either after 
sharpening or replacement.
Pivot Points
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a 
season.
Steering Shaft and Gear
Lubricate steering shaft and spline at least once a 
season with light oil. 
Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears with
automotive multi-purpose grease every 25 hours of
operation or once a season.
Linkage
Lubricate all deck linkage and height adjustment 
linkage with a light oil.
Front Wheels
Lubricate at least once a season with automotive 
multi-purpose grease.
Engine
Maintain the engine as recommended in the 
separate engine manual.
Cleaning Engine
Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the 
machine with clean cloth. 
Clean the underside of the blade housing after 
each mowing. Do not let clippings or debris 
accumulate around the blade which may cause rust 
on the deck.
Using a brush or cloth, remove grass, chaff or 
debris from the finger guard on the engine daily to 
prevent overheating of the engine. Do not clean 
with a forceful spray of water since water 
contaminates the fuel system.
Keep the governor linkage, springs and controls 
free of debris.
If engine muffler is equipped with spark arrester 
screen, remove and clean the screen regularly. 
Replace if damaged or plugged with debris.Clean 
muffler area and remove any grass or other debris 
before operating the unit.
Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel
filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or
discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter
through your engine authorized service dealer.  
Figure 19
Lube
Lube
Lube
Lube
Viewed from the bottom
Lube
Lube
(before
reassembly)