SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS 5. Fill fuel tank only to bottom of filler neck. Cleaning Plastic Surfaces 6. Install fuel tank cap. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Improper care of machine plastic surfaces can damage that surface: Checking Tire Pressure 1. Check tires for damage. • Do not wipe plastic surfaces when they are dry. Dry wiping will result in minor surface scratches. 2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge. 3. Service tires safely. (See Tire Safety in the SAFETY section.) • Use a soft, clean cloth (bath towel, diaper, automotive mitt). 4. Check that tires have equal air pressure. Add or remove air, if necessary.
• Do not use abrasive materials, such as polishing compounds, on plastic surfaces. 5. Refer to side of tire for correct tire inflation pressure. 1. Rinse hood and entire machine with clean water to remove dirt and dust that may scratch the surface. Removing and Installing Hood 2. Wash surface with clean water and a mild liquid automotive washing soap. Removing c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or working near the engine and components. 3. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots. 4. Wax the surface with a liquid automotive wax.
Use products that specifically say “contains no abrasives.” IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use a power buffer to remove wax. 5. Buff applied wax by hand using a clean, soft cloth. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not operate machine with hood open. Hood must be closed for proper engine cooling and exhaust. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) Cleaning: 2. Let engine cool. Follow automotive practices to care for your vehicle painted metal surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the factory look of your vehicle’s painted surfaces. Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch): 1.
Clean area to be repaired thoroughly. B IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use rubbing compound on painted surfaces. 2. Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches. 3. Apply wax to entire surface. Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing): 1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits. 2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available from your authorized dealer to fill scratches. Follow directions included on paint stick for use and for drying. A 3. Smooth out surface using an automotive polishing compound. Do not use power buffer. MX16571 4. Apply wax to surface. 3. Open hood. Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly 4.
Disconnect wiring harness (A). 5. Lower hood slightly and lift hood from brackets (B). Removing: Installing 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 1. Align hood brackets with tractor brackets and install hood. 2. Connect wiring harness. 3. Close hood. Service Miscellaneous - 38