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MAINTENANCE
BEFOREEACHUSE
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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Lubrication Chart
Check Brake Operation
Clean Air Filter
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Spark Plug
Check Battery Level
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Battery and Terminals
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
EVERY 8 HOURS
EVERY 25 HOURS
EVERY 50 HOURS
EVERY 100 HOURS
EVERY SEASON
SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners
BEFORE STORAGE
Check Engine Oil Level
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
Clean Air Screen
1 - Changemore often whenoperating under a heavyload or
in high ambienttemperatures.
2 - Servicemore often whenoperating in dirty ordusty conditions.
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Replace Fuel Filter
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3 - Replaceblades more oftenwhen mowing in sandysoil.
4 - Notrequired if equippedwith maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tightenfront axle pivotbolt to 35 ft.-lbs.maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
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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 main tain 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 fi lter,
and check blades and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air fi lter
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
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➂ Engine
➀SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
➁General Purpose Grease
➂Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section
➁ Front
Wheel
Bearing
zerk
➀ Gear shift
Pivots
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lu bri cants will attract
dust and dirt that will short en the life of the
self-lu bri cat ing bearings. If you feel they
must be lu bri cat ed, use only a dry, pow-
dered graphite type lu bri cant sparingly.
➁ Spindle
Zerk
➁ Spindle
Zerk
➁ Front Wheel
Bearing zerk