MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T
R Check Operator Presence & ROS System. _
A Check for Loose Fasteners
C ChecWReplace Mower Blades
T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter
_ Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
__ _ce Fuel Filter
BEFORE
EACH
USE
v'
EVERY
8
HOURS
- 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.
EVERY
25
HOURS
VP1,2
!/+
t/+
EVERY
50
HOURS
VP1,2
EVERY
100
HOURS
_,2
V'2
V'2
EVERY
SEASON
BEFORE
STORAGE
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
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 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.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
C_ SPINDLE ZERK
(2_ FRONT
WHEEL
BEARING
ZERK
FRONT
WHEEL
BEARING
ZERK
(_ ENGINE
13
GEARSHIFT
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 OFTHE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.