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REaU .SERV,OE ERV,CEDATES
Check Brake Operation If V'
CheckTire Pressure If
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems I_
R Check for Loose Fasteners ik/ I_s If I
A SharpergReplace Mower Blades i _ V*
T Lubncation Chart
0 Check Battery Level
I
R Clean Battery and Terminals If i
Check Transaxle Co_ing I_
Check V-Belts If
Check Engine Oil Level _ V'
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I_t,2 _Vtl
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 11_,2
N Clean Air Filter V'2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
NI Inspect Mutfler/Spark
Arrester
J
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 11_1,:
Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_
Replace Spark Plug _/2
Replace Air Filter Paper Cadridge
Replace Fuel Filter I_
1 * Change rnorw onen when opelat_g under a henW _oad or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 oService more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 * Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maJnter_nce-free battery.
5 -]3ghten front axle pivot bOlt to 35 It.-Ib$. maximum,
DO not overlighten.
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 tl).is 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 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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
Spindle --
Zerk Zerk
(_Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Bearing Zerk
E
_) 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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