Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Safety Labels
- Safety
- Operating Safely
- Using a Spark Arrestor
- Checking Mowing Area
- Parking Safely
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- Protect Children
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- Prevent Fires
- Handling Fuel Safely
- Tire Safety
- Checking Wheel Hardware
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Assembly
- Operating - Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Level
- Adjusting Mower Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Using Park Brake
- Using Key Switch
- Using Mower Engagement Switch
- Using the Hour Meter
- Using the Motion Control Levers
- Starting the Engine
- Engaging Mower
- Stopping the Engine
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Mowing Tips
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Single Cylinder Briggs & Stratton)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Briggs & Stratton)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Kawasaki)
- Checking Spark Plug
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Service Transmission
- Checking Transmission (Z225)
- Transmission Oil (Z425 and Z445)
- Checking Transaxle Oil Level
- Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
- Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
- Adjusting Tracking
- Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans (Z225)
- Checking and Replacing Transaxle Drive Belt (Z225)
- Checking and Replacing Pump Drive Belt (Z425 and Z445)
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Warranty
- Getting Quality Service
- Service Record
- Table of Contents
Service Engine - 22
SERVICE ENGINE
Twin cylinder Briggs and Stratton:
MX37943
MX38114
1. Raise seat, and put drain pan under drain valve (A).
2. Install drain hose (B) onto bottom end of drain valve. Loosen fitting (C)
to drain oil into drain pan.
3. Loosen dipstick (D), and allow oil to drain completely.
MX37939
4. Wipe dirt from around oil filter (E). Place a drain pan under oil filter, and
remove old filter.
5. Put a light coat of fresh, clean oil on the new filter gasket.
6. Install replacement oil filter by turning oil filter to the right (clockwise)
until the rubber gasket contacts filter base. Tighten filter an additional one-
half turn.
7. Tighten oil drain fitting (C), and remove drain hose (B).
8. Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Begin with approximately
1.6 L (1.75 qt). Do not overfill.
9. Install and tighten dipstick.
10. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop engine. Fix any
leaks before operating.
11. Check oil level. Add oil if necessary.
Twin cylinder Kawasaki:
MX37910
1. Put drain pan under drain valve (A), and loosen drain valve to drain oil
into drain pan.
2. Loosen dipstick (B), and allow oil to drain completely.
3. Wipe dirt from around oil filter (C). Place a drain pan under oil filter, and
remove old filter.
4. Put a light coat of fresh, clean oil on the new filter gasket.
5. Install replacement oil filter by turning oil filter to the right (clockwise)
until the rubber gasket contacts filter base. Tighten filter an additional one-
half turn.
6. Tighten oil drain valve (A).
7. Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Begin with approximately
1.5 L (1.6 qt). Do not overfill.
8. Install and tighten dipstick.
9. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop engine. Fix any
leaks before operating.
10. Check oil level. Add oil if necessary.
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.)
C
A
D
C
A
B
E
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Compressed air can cause debris
to fly a long distance.
• Clear work area of bystanders.
• Wear eye protection when using compressed air for cleaning
purposes.
• Reduce compressed air pressure to 210 kPa (30 psi).
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! An obstructed air intake screen can
cause engine damage due to overheating. Keep air intake screen
and other external surfaces of the engine, including cooling fins,
clean at all times to allow adequate air intake.
A
C
B