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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
dSPINDLE ZERK
dFRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
cSAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
dGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
eREFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION
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.
dSPINDLE ZERK
dFRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
eENGINE
cGEARSHIFT
PIVOTS
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 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.
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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.
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
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BEFORE
EACH
USE
EVERY
8
HOURS
EVERY
25
HOURS
EVERY
50
HOURS
EVERY
100
HOURS
EVERY
SEASON
BEFORE
STORAGE
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Clean Air Filter
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Spark Plug
Check Engine Oil Level
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Clean Air Screen
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Replace Fuel Filter
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
Lubrication Chart
Check Brake Operation
Check Battery Level
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Battery and Terminals
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Check/Replace Mower Blades
Check Transaxle Cooling
Che
Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
ck V-Belts
Check Mower Levelness