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REGULAR SERVICE __ ATES
Check Brake Opel_tion _ _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems ll_
R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _7
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4
T LubriCation Chart I_
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals ll_
Check Transaxle Cooling ll_
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_'s
v',Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil I_l_t,=
S Clean Air niter
N Clean Air Screen
GI Inspect Muffler/Spark Armster
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) 1_1,_
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
Replace Fuel Filter
I * _ge more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equ_oped with adjustab_ system.
2 - Set/ice more often when operating in dirty or dt_;ty conditions, 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance*free batlery,
3 * Ifequipped wi_ oit filter, change o_levery 50 hours, 7 - Tighten front oxte pk.ot bolt to 35 ft.-lt)s, n,_xJmum.
4 - Pepkzce blades more often when mowing in _ndy soil, Do not overltghlen,
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to Zerk
operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain tractor as
instructed in this manual. _Front Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing
periodically to propedy maintain your Zerk
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual ®Engine'
should be checked at least once each _ ,
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season. , ,
• Once a year you should replace the 't ,'
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spark plug, clean or replace air filter,
and check blades and belts for wear. '.. j
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
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Zerk
Wheel
Bearing Zerk
_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-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant spar ng y.
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