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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Check Brake Operation
CheckTire Pressure
T Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
A Checkfor Loose Fasteners
C Check/Replace Mower Blades
T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Clean Debris Off Steering Plate
CheckTransaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
CheckV-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Enqine Oil (with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
E Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
I Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
N Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
m R_lace Fuel Filter
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1 -Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 -Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. Toreceive
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.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make
any of the adjustments described in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
• At least 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.
3 -Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 5 -See Cleaning in Maintenance Section.
4 -Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ SPINDLE ZERK' SPINDLE ZERK
(_FRONT FRONT
WHEEL WHEEL
BEARING BEARING
ZERK ZERK
SECTOR
GEAR
TEETH
ENGINE
BEFORE EACH USE
Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper
operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
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01965
(_ 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 OFTHE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.