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MAINTENANCE
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AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE J_%_'_ql=_',/Irl= DATES
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Check Brake Operation _ _,
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T ROS Systems V p
R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ II_s I_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades V'3
C LubricationOhart _ I_
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Check V-Belts I[_
Check Engine Oil Level If if
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) _1_1, 2 _1_
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1_1,2
N Clean Air Filter 1_2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
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E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins tf 2
Replace Spark Plug I_ I1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. Toreceive
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor
as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make
any of the adjustments described in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
• At least once ayear you should replace the spark plug,
clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts
for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure
proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better
and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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LUBRICATION CHART
@SPINDLE ZERK I_ I
@FRONT WHEEL _,,,_2-_
BEARING ZERK _ i=_J
1
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_____ _____ @SPINDLE ZERK
............. _-_,b_'*" @ FRONT WHEEL
..... _EARING ZERK
I "1
_ @GEARSHIFT
-" _ PIVOTS
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@SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
@GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_)REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH
HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL
ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF
THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST
BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE
LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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