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As.Each,.ouCOMPLETE E.ViOE V,OEOATES
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ch_k BrakeOperation.................... 6/ ,._ .................
Check Tire Pressure _I' .........6/ .........................
Check Operator Presence and
T !n....}.erlock Systems ....... 6/##' .................
a Check for Loose Fasteners 6_ 6/#4'7 6f'
A =Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 6/4
c Lubr,co,,onCha ..........' .....................6/............ 6/. ..........
0 Check B.a..t.te.ry Level _ . ..
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R Clean Battery and Terminals/Recharge 6/ 6/
...0hack T'ra'n"saxte Co01ir_g ....... .................. 6/ , ' , ' ............ ............
Aud!Ust Blade Belt(s) Tension ......... 6/5 ...............
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension _'fs
Check En,gtne Oil Level ............... _#' , 6/ .........................
Change Engine Oil 6_.z,3 ........_ ...............
E ,.....Cle.an Air Filter ............... 644_ .................
N Clean Air Screen .... _4_2 ...................................................
(_i Inspect Muffler!spark Arrester ..... 6/
Replace Oii Filler (If equipped) ........................... _,=' '.....
N Ciean Engine COoling Fins ' 6/4#'= ..........
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Replace Spark Plug 6/ 6/
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 6/2
.....Replace"Fuel Filter ............. 6/
I - Change mote ofton when Operating under a heavy toad or in high ambient temperatures 5 - if equtpped wlth adjustablo systom.
2 - Servtco more often when oporating tn dirty or du_.ty conditions 6 - Net requ|rod Ifequipped wi|h maintenance-free bottl
3 - If equipped with ell filler, change el| every 50 hours 7 -Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft4bs maximum,
4 - Replaco b_a_desmore orion when mowfng in #andy soil Do no( ovortighton
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not cover eSpindle )indle
items that have been subjected to operator Zerk Zerk
abuse or negligence° To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual,, Some Wheel
adjustments wit! need to be made periodi,- Bearing
cally to properly maintain your tractor. Zerk
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season°
o Once a year you should replace the
spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and OAttach
ment
check blades and belts for wear,, A new Crutch
spark plug and clean air filter assure Pivot(s)
proper air-fuel mixture and help your
engine run better and last longer,
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
o Check brake operation.
° Checktire pressure.
° Check operator presence and interlock
systems for proper operation.
° Check for loose fasteners°
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
gine
"OGear
shift
Pivots
O SAE 30 or 10W30 Motor Oil
e) General Purpose Grease
O Refer to Customer Responsibilities "ENGINE'
Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot point:
which have special nylon bearings,, Viscous lubri
cants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten th_
life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel the'
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powderP:
graphite type lubricant sparingly,,
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