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Check Brake Operation _/
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Intedock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners If I1_?
A Sharpan/RepleceMowe,Blades _,,
T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals V'
Check Transaxle Cooling b/
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_#s
Adjust Motion Onve Belt(s) Tension Q_'s
Check Engine Oi! Level _ I1 #
Change Engine Oil l_1.=p I_
E Clean Air Filter _2
N Clean Air Screen V'2 !
Inspect MuffledSperk Arrester V'
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _:
N Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug _# V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
Replace Fuel Filter V'
1 - Change more oftenwhen operating under a heavy load or in highambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service moreo_en when operating in dirty ordusty conditions. 6 - Not required ifequipped with malotermnce-free bahery
3 - ff equipped with oil rifler,change oil every 50 hours. 7 ° Tighten frontaxle pivot boltto 35 ft.-ib$, maximum.
4 * Replace bkmde=more oftenwhen mowing in sandy soil. Do not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
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 properly maintain your Zerk
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual
should be chocked at least once each
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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.
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(DGeneral 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-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
sparingly.