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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./___ _?,_/__/_c,_J _"
ASYOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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CheckBrakeOperation
Check Tire Pressure
CheckOperatorPresence and
T InterlockSystems
R Check for LooseFasteners
A Sharpen/ReplaceMower Blades
T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check TransaxleCooling
AdjustBlade Belt(s)Tension
AdjustMotionDriveBelt(s)Tension
Check Engine OitLevel
Change EngineOil
E Clean AirFilter
N Clean AirScreen
InspectMuffler/Spark Attester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
N I Clean EngineCoo_ingFins
ReplaceSparkPlug
Replace Air FilterPaperCartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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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 Adjust-
ments 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 as-
sure 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 interlock
systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Spindle _
Zerk _ ::==::::==. i"_(D Spindle
Zerk
(!) Front -'_=_='_ _ Front Wheel(_)
Wheel
Bearing .2 _ i_earing Zerk
Zerk ;'..,i _',"='=,,'='I='....1 ,_.; ngme _)
SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
• ) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE"
Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bear-ings. 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, pow-
dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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