TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL OPERATION PAGE 21
Daily Inspection ....................................................................................................................................21
Starting the Engine ...............................................................................................................................21
Forward and Reverse ...........................................................................................................................21
Stopping the Power Unit ......................................................................................................................22
Attaching ..............................................................................................................................................22
Detaching .............................................................................................................................................22
Operating Attachments .........................................................................................................................22
Front Hitch ............................................................................................................................................22
Weight Transfer ....................................................................................................................................22
PTO Drive Belt .....................................................................................................................................23
Front Auxiliary Couplers .......................................................................................................................23
12 Volt Auxiliary Outlets
(Optional Equipment) ...........................................................................................................................23
Operating On Slopes ............................................................................................................................24
Towing or Pushing the Power Unit .......................................................................................................24
SERVICE PAGE 25
Cleaning and General Maintenance.....................................................................................................25
Lubrication Locations ...........................................................................................................................26
Checking Engine RPM .........................................................................................................................27
Checking Engine Oil Level ...................................................................................................................27
Changing Engine Oil and Filter ............................................................................................................27
Cleaning Air Intake System ..................................................................................................................28
Servicing Air Filter Elements ................................................................................................................29
Checking Coolant Level .......................................................................................................................30
Cleaning Radiator and Screen .............................................................................................................31
Draining Cooling System ......................................................................................................................31
Flushing Cooling System .....................................................................................................................31
Servicing Fuel Filter .............................................................................................................................31
Filling the Fuel Tank .............................................................................................................................32
Servicing Fuel Filter .............................................................................................................................32
Water in Fuel ........................................................................................................................................32
Changing the Fuel Filter .......................................................................................................................32
Checking Alternator Belt .......................................................................................................................32
Adjusting Alternator Belt Tension .........................................................................................................33
Service the Battery Safely ....................................................................................................................33
Removing and Installing Battery ..........................................................................................................33
Cleaning Battery and Terminals ...........................................................................................................34
Using a Booster Battery .......................................................................................................................34
Changing the Headlight Bulb ...............................................................................................................35
Changing the Taillights .........................................................................................................................35
Fuses ...................................................................................................................................................36
Inspection of Belts ................................................................................................................................36
Engine Drive Belt Adjustment ...............................................................................................................37
Engine Drive Belt Replacement ...........................................................................................................38
PTO Belt Replacement ........................................................................................................................39
Transaxle Drive Belt Replacement .......................................................................................................39
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level ...............................................................................................................40
Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter ........................................................................................................40