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Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems I_
R Check for Loose Fasteners I1_ 11_7
' _ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _.
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
g Clean Battery and Terminals I1_
Check Trensexle Cooling V'
Adjust Blade Bell(s) Tension _s
Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension _s
Check Engine Oil Level _ V'
Change Engine Oil 11_1_2,_ V'
E Clean Air Filter 11_2
N Clean Air Screen _1#12
! Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrestar V'
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug .... V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_1_
Replace Fuel Filter !
1 - Change rt_,oreoften when operlltlng under a heavy load or in high ambient temparalures. 5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more oRen when operating in dirty or dusty condltio_, 6 - Not required it eq drpped _th mainter_nce-tree barlery.
3 - II equiplPed with oll flffe¢, change oll every 50 hours, 7 - Tighlen front axle pivol boff to 35 ff -Ibl maximum¸
4 - Rgplace blades morB often whon mowing in _lllndy soil¸ Do Pot ovattighten
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 reptace 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 airfuel 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 _ _ r-'--- (_ Spindle
Zerk ¢_"11 IIl_ Zerk
(1)Front Wfieel ,-4 / k-,_Froht Wheel
Searing ,_=---====, I _ BearingZerk
Zerk .,l_v/1 ....... / _ .....
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OGeneral 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 wilt shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.
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