Bobcat Side Discharge Mower 942290

NOTE: There are 2 brakes, 1 on each transaxle.

The parking brake should keep the machine from moving. To check the parking brake, park the machine on a level surface, open the bypass valves and set the parking brake to ON. Attempt to move the machine forward and backward by pushing it.

If the machine moves, adjust the parking brake linkage as follows:

Move the machine to a flat horizontal surface.

Grip the flats on the brake rod A. Tighten nut B on the brake rod until you run out of threads.

Upload a photo of the brake rod A and nut B.

Move the parking brake handle to the OFF position.

Hold brake arm in the OFF position as shown in Figure 2.

Engines equipped with dual element air cleaners have a paper air cleaner element with an oiled, foam precleaner element on the dirty side of the paper element. Both should be inspected regularly and maintained.

Clean and re-oil precleaner element every 25 hours (more often under dusty conditions).

Wash precleaner in kerosene or liquid detergent and water.

Wrap precleaner in cloth and squeeze to remove cleaner.

Saturate precleaner in engine oil. Squeeze to remove excess oil.

Re-install precleaner. Reassemble air cleaner components and screw assembly down tight.

Sign off on the precleaner element cleaning

Inspect blades before sharpening

Replace blades when the lift portion has worn thin

Do not overheat blades when sharpening

Warning: Use of another manufacturer’s blades may be dangerous

Sign off on the blade maintenance

Warning: Ensure the machine is turned off before starting the procedure

Deck lifted to the highest position

Pin B moved to the selected hole

Deck lowered until the lift lever is stopped by the pin

Note: Height of cut may vary due to the amount of tread on the tires, tire diameter or inflation pressure.

Warning: Do not wash the cartridge or use compressed air which can cause damage.

Enter the hours on the machine's hour meter

Is the cartridge clean after tapping gently?

Is the cartridge dirty, bent or damaged?

Sign off on the cartridge check