4-13 Refer to Fig. 4-12 SERVICE AT INTERVALS INDICATED WEEKLY OR 50 HOURS ANNUALLY OR 100 HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Prior to each use Visually inspect tires Prior to each use Check oil level, engine (1) Prior to each use or every 4 hours Clean air intake screen (4) Prior to each use or every 4 hours Clean foam element (4) Prior to each use or every 4 hours Check fuel level Prior to each use Blades -

IMPORTANT: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered unimproved land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. The Engine Owner’s Manual provides information regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulatio

WARNING: Always lower the hydraulic lift and equipment before stopping the unit. ight transfer valve The weight transfer valve is used to transfer the front ent weight to the tractor unit to reduce equipment on turf and prevent damage and improve front drive eel traction. Figure 3-11 The weight transfer valve should be used according to the ng procedures; With the engine running, push the hydraulic lift lever forward to the floating position. Turn the adjusting knob clockwise until the mower or

Daily inspect mower for grass clippings and wire and string tangles. The underside of the mower deck will collect a build-up of grass clippings and dirt, especially when grass is wet or has high moisture content. This build-up will harden, restricting blade and air movement and will probably show a poorer quality of cutting. Therefore it should be removed routinely. To do this it will be necessary to raise and block the deck, using jack stands or blocks, in the full up position and scrape the bu