SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not operate machine with hood open. Hood must be closed for proper engine cooling and exhaust. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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.
2. Let engine cool.
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces Cleaning: 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): B 1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly. 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. A
Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing): 1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits. MX46489
3. Open hood.
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. 3. Smooth out surface using an automotive polishing compound. Do not use power buffer.
4. Disconnect wiring harness (A). 5. Apply pressure to “John” on left side of hood and slowly lower hood. Left side pivot should release after rotating closed approximately 45 degrees. Once left side pivot releases, slide out right side pivot. Lower hood slightly and lift hood from brackets (B).
4. Apply wax to surface.
Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
Installing
Removing:
1. Slide right side hood pivot into tractor bracket with hood in open position (left side pivot will slide into place as hood closes) and slowly close hood.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Connect wiring harness. 3. Close hood.
Cleaning Plastic Surfaces IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Improper care of machine plastic surfaces can damage that surface: • Do not wipe plastic surfaces when they are dry. Dry wiping will result in minor surface scratches. • Use a soft, clean cloth (bath towel, diaper, automotive mitt). • Do not use abrasive materials, such as polishing compounds, on plastic surfaces. 1. Rinse hood and entire machine with clean water to remove dirt and dust that may scratch the surface. 2. Wash surface with clean water and a mild liquid automotive washing soap. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Insect repellent spray may damage plastic and painted surfaces. Do not spray insect repellent near machine. 3. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots.
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