Bobcat Side Discharge Mower 942295

Warning: For trained personnel only

Machine supported with rear wheels off the ground using jackstands or equivalent support

Traction levers moved into the neutral lock position and seat raised

Seat switch wire disconnected and two terminals temporarily connected with jumper wire J

Engine started and running at low speed

Parking brake moved to the OFF position

Jam nuts K at both ends of the control rod L loosened

Control rod rotated until the corresponding wheel stops turning

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

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Drive wheels raised and supported with jackstands or other suitable means

With the bypass valves open, and the engine running, slowly move the control levers in both forward and reverse directions 5 to 6 times.

Air purged from the unit, oil level dropped

With the bypass valve closed, and the engine running, slowly move the control levers in both forward and reverse directions 5 to 6 times.

Transaxle moves forward and reverse at normal speed

Check the transaxle fluid level after purging

Sign off on the transaxles maintenance

Remove each plug and check condition

White blistered coating indicates overheating. A black coating indicates an “over rich” fuel mixture. Both may be caused by a clogged air cleaner or improper carburetor adjustment.

Do not sandblast, wire brush or otherwise attempt to repair a plug in poor condition. Best results are obtained with a new plug.

Set plug gap as specified in engine manual

Sign off on the spark plugs check

Warning: Battery acid is caustic and fumes are explosive and can cause serious injury or death. Use insulated tools, wear protective glasses or goggles and protective clothing when working with batteries. Read and obey the battery manufacturer’s instructions. Be certain the ignition switch is OFF and the key has been removed before servicing the battery.

Verify battery polarity before connecting or disconnecting the battery cables.

When installing the battery, always assemble the RED, positive ( + ) battery cable first and the BLACK ground, negative ( - ) cable last.

When removing the battery, always remove the BLACK ground, negative ( - ) cable first and the red, positive ( + ) cable last.

Check the electrolyte level every 100 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. Top off with distilled water if necessary.

NOTE: Sealed batteries cannot be checked or topped off.

Clean the cable ends and battery posts with steel wool. Use a solution of baking soda and water to clean the battery. Do not allow the solution to enter into the battery cells.

Tighten cables securely to battery terminals and apply a light coat of silicone dielectric grease to terminals and cable ends to prevent corrosion. Keep terminal covers in place.

Sign off on the battery maintenance