Exmark Phazer 977 - Manual (Page 31)

Maintenance
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1. Adjust stop
Adjust Throttle Lever
Tension
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Tension in throttle lever can be adjusted by
adjusting the tightness of the lever pivot bolt,
which is located under the console (Figure 16).
Figure 16
1. Hex bolt 5. Lever
2. Spring disc washers 6. Bracket
3. Tab washer 7. Hex locknut
4. Friction washer
Cleaning
Clean Engine Air Cooling
System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
(May be required more
often in dry or dirty
conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris can cause the engine and
hydraulic system to overheat which can create
a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from around the engine and
hydraulic pumps daily.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake
screen and from around engine shrouding.
Remove Engine Shrouds and
Clean Cooling Fins
Service Interval: Every 80 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove cooling shrouds from engine and clean
cooling fins. Also clean dust, dirt and oil from
external surfaces of engine, which can cause
improper cooling.
3. Make sure cooling shrouds are properly
reinstalled. Operating the engine without
cooling shrouds will cause engine damage due to
overheating.
Clean Grass Build-Up Under
Deck
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
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