SPECIFICATIONS carburetor on gas engine or fuel injectors on diesel engine. Intake Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.076 - 0.127 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in.) Engine: Exhaust Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in.) Spark Plug-Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) Engine storage procedure should be used when vehicle is not to be used for longer than 60 days. Spark Plug-Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N•m (15 lb-ft) 1. Change engine oil and filter while engine is warm. Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Oil Filter . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yes 2. Service air filter if necessary. 3. Clean debris from engine air intake screen. Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper with Foam 4. On gas engines: Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gear Transaxle Transaxle Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dana 4360 Remove spark plugs. Put 30 mL (1 oz) of clean engine oil in cylinder(s). Travel Speeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Install spark plugs, but do not connect spark plug wires. Gear Speed Range Crank the engine five or six times to allow oil to be distributed. 1st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 km/h (1.5 mph) 2nd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 km/h (2.0 mph) 5. Clean the engine and engine compartment. 6. Remove battery. 3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 km/h (3.1 mph) 7. Clean the battery and battery posts. Check the electrolyte level, if your battery is not maintenance free. 4th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4 km/h (4.0 mph) 5th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 km/h (5.0 mph) 8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped. Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 km/h (2.3 mph) 9. Store the battery in a cool, dry place where it will not freeze. Automatic Model LA115 NOTE: The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days. Engine Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton 31 Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .500 cc (30.5 cu in.) 10. Charge the battery. Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . .90.60 mm (3.56 in.) IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Prolonged exposure to sunlight could damage the hood surface. Store machine inside or use a cover if stored outside. Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.78 mm (3.06 in.) Ignition Module (Armature) Air Gap. . 0.253 - 0.356 mm (0.010 - 0.014 in.) Intake Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.076 - 0.127 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in.) 11. Store the vehicle in a dry, protected place. If vehicle is stored outside, put a waterproof cover over it. Exhaust Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in.) Removing Machine From Storage Spark Plug-Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) Spark Plug-Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N•m (15 lb-ft) 1. Check tire pressure. Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single 2. Check engine oil level. Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paper with Foam 3. Check battery electrolyte level, if your battery is not maintenance free. Charge battery if necessary. Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hydrostatic 4.
Install battery. Transaxle Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuff Torq™ T40 Travel Speed - Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 8.9 km/h (0 - 5.5 mph) 5. On gas engines: Check spark plug gap. Install and tighten plugs to specified torque. Travel Speed - Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 5.2 km/h (0 - 3.2 mph) 6. Lubricate all grease points. Automatic Model LA125 7. Open fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped. 8. Run the engine 5 minutes without the mower or any attachments running to allow oil to be distributed throughout engine. Engine Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Briggs & Stratton 33 Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 cc (33 cu in.) Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94.02 mm (3.70 in.) 9. Be sure all shields and guards or deflectors are in place. Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.78 mm (3.06 in.) Ignition Module (Armature) Air Gap. . 0.253 - 0.356 mm (0.010 - 0.014 in.) Specifications Intake Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.076 - 0.127 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in.) Gear Model LA105 Exhaust Valve Clearance . . . . . . . . . 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in.) Engine Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . Briggs & Stratton 31 Spark Plug-Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) Spark Plug-Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N•m (15 lb-ft) Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 cc (30.5 cu in.) Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90.68 mm (3.57 in.) Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77.72 mm (3.06 in.) Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . Yes Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cartridge w/ Foam Precleaner Ignition Module (Armature) Air Gap . 0.253 - 0.356 mm (0.010 - 0.014 in.) Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hydrostatic Specifications - 43