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20
6
Maintaining
Your Lawn
Tractor
WARNING
Before performing
any maintenance or
repairs, disengage
PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position,
set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key
to prevent unintended
starting.
WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Engine’s Operator/Owner Manual for
engine maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Engine’s Operator/Owner Manual packed with your
unit. Follow the instructions carefully.
Changing Engine Oil
1. Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Fig. 6-1.
2. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube.
3. Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the
hose into an appropriate oil collection container with
a capacity great enough to collect the used oil.
4. Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate counter-
clockwise and pull outward to begin draining oil.
5. After the oil has finished draining, push the oil drain
valve back in, rotate it clockwise to lock the valve
closed and re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to
keep debris from entering the drain port.
6. Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as instructed
in the separate Engine’s Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
7. Refill the engine with new motor oil as instructed in
the Engine’s Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your unit.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Engine’s Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your unit for information regarding the
quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner, if so equipped, and cartridge/air
cleaner element as instructed in the Engine’s Opera-
tor/Owner Manual packed with your unit.
Spark Plug(s)
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset once
a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the
start of each mowing season. Refer to the Engine’s Operator/
Owner Manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Engine’s Owners Manual packed with your unit.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking
brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once
a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an
all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
Front Axles
Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar is equipped with a
grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25
hours of tractor operation.
Deck Spindles
Grease fittings can be found on the front of each deck
spindle shaft . Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an
equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease . Using a
grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient
grease to the spindle shaft.
Deck Idler
A grease fitting can be found on the pivoting idler bracket
on the rear of the deck. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-
purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25
hours of tractor operation.
Before lubricating,
repairing, or inspect-
ing, always disengage
PTO, move shift lever
into neutral position,
set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key
to prevent unintended
starting.
Figure 6-1
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Drain
Hose
Oil Drain Valve & Cap
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