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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _
AS YOU COMPLETE _ .O_>/'_.o,_1,
REGULAR SERVICE
sERv,cEDATES
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Check Operator presence end
T Intedock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners V' _T V'
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
T Lubdcstion Chart
O Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling V'
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s
Adjust Motion Odve Belt(s) Tension
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Check Engine Oil Level _ I_
Change Engine Oil _1,2,3
E Clean Air Filter _2
N Clean Air Screen I_#'2
Inspect MuffiedSperk Arrester I_
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _
NF Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _ I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'=
Replace Fuel Filter I_
1 - CMnge more often when operating under a heevy Ioed orin highambient temperatures. 5 + Ifequipped with adjustabte system.
2 - Servk:e more often when operating in dirtyor dusty conditions, 6 + Not required if equipped wllJ_rr_ntenance-free battery,
3 +If equipped with oil lilter, change oil ever/50 hours, 7 - T_ghtenfront axle pivotbolt to 35 ft+-Ibs,maximum,
4 +Replace blades more onen when mowing in sandy soit, Do not ovedLgMen,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence, To
receive 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.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual
should be checked at least once each
season.
• Once a year 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
intedock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Spindle
Zerk _'_'_ Zerk
_3Front Wheel ,-
Bearing
Zerk
Beadng Ze_
_)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-lubricatin_ bearings. If you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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