Bobcat Side Discharge Mower 942634

Warning: Battery acid is caustic and fumes are explosive and can cause serious injury or death.

NOTE: If your unit has a AGM type battery an AGM type battery charger should be used when charging.

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.

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.

Perform transaxle maintenance with the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged.

Change the transaxle fluid every 400 hours of operation or once a year. It is essential that the exterior of the transaxle be free of debris, prior to fluid maintenance.

Remove the three 1/4\ filter guard screws and filter guard A. Remove the oil filter B from the transaxle and discard. Dispose of used oil in accordance with local requirements."

Wipe the filter base surface off and apply a film of new oil to the gasket of the new replacement filter. Install the new filter by hand, turn 3/4 to one full turn after the filter gasket contacts the filter base surface.

Re-install the filter guard and torque the three screws to 65 in. lbs. each.

Remove cap C, fill the transaxles through the expansion tank D with approximately 2 quarts of SAE 20W-50 engine oil PER TRANSAXLE. Caution: Do not overfill! If you overfill the transaxle while the unit is \cold\"

After starting engine, check the fluid level and continue to add oil to overflow tank D to fill line on tank.

Purge the transaxles, following the purging procedures on Page 27.

Sign off on the transaxle fluid change

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

Deck lifted to the highest position using the foot lift pedal

Pin A moved to the selected hole

Deck lowered until the latch lever E 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.

For best results, adjust the rear deck rollers for the height of cut to be used.

Sign off on the height of cut adjustment

Remove each plug and check condition.

- Good operating conditions are indicated if the plug has a light coating of grey or tan deposit.

- A 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.;

Warning: Improper washing can cause damage to the machine. Follow the steps carefully.

Brush or blow clippings and debris off the cutterdeck and engine deck.

CAUTION: Do not use a pressure washer. Do not direct water at bearings or seals.

Did you allow the machine to cool down before washing?

Avoid getting electrical connections wet.

Sign off on the cleaning procedure