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REo° ,.SERV,CE I++7 " SE"V'CEOA+ES
Check Brake Operation _1 _1
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T InterlockSystems I##
R Check for Loose Fasteners V # _7 I_
SharperdRaplace Mower Blades _4
T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals !_
Check Transaxle Cooling
AdjustBlade Belt(s) Tension V'6
AdjustMotion DriveBelt(s) Tension _s
Check Engine Oil Level _ V' I
Change Engine Oil _t=,3
E Clean Air Fitter _#;
N I Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrastar V
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; Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_1,;
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_z i
Replace Spark Plug _ II_
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Replace Air FilterPaper Cartndge
Replace Fuel Filter I_#
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2 - Service more ¢aen when operating in dirty or dusty condifions. 6 + Not required if equipped with maintenanc _*_reehatteqL
3 - Ifequipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hour=. 7 - Tighten Iror_ axle pivot bolt to 35 f_.-Ibs, maximum.
4 - Replace blade8 more often when mowing in sandy 8o+1. Do not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to _ Spindle--
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operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain tractor as
instructed in this manual. (_Fmnt Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your Zerk
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual (_Engine'
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
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
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Pivots
(_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 sparingly.
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