Bobcat Side Discharge Mower 942630

Warning: Do not perform engine maintenance without the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged.

Check oil level with the dipstick.

If oil is needed, add fresh oil of proper viscosity and grade. See engine manual for oil specifications. Do not overfill.

Replace dipstick before starting engine.

Traction levers in the neutral lock position

Engine cranks with parking brake off

Engine cranks with either traction lever out of neutral lock

Engine runs at 1/2 throttle with operator raised off the seat

Clean and replace the air cleaner element as specified in the service chart. Uneven running, lack of power or black exhaust may indicate a dirty air cleaner.

Unclamp end cover C and remove existing cleaner element A.

Insert new element A and replace cover C. Ensure breathing port B is pointing down and towards the front of the tractor.

Sign off on the air cleaner element maintenance

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

4. 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", it may overflow as it reaches normal operating temperatures. The oil level should not be above the manufacturer's suggestions. The oil level should be filled no highter than the Cold Fill Line. This will allow the space needed for the oil to expand as it warms up.

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

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

Warning: Ensure the engine is off and cool before starting the procedure

Spark plug removed successfully

If the spark plug is white blistered or black coated, it indicates a problem. Do not attempt to repair, replace it.

New spark plug installed successfully

Enter the spark plug gap as specified in the engine manual

Sign off on the spark plug maintenance