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=C_heckBrake Operation ....... 6## ....... 6#4 ...............
Check Tire Pressure _ _ ................
T U'Uchecki'or Loose Fasteners 6#4 ............ '.............6#47 ........._ .......
R Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 6##4
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vl. Check, Bat!eryLevel/Rech arge ................. 6/6 :
0 Clean Battery and Terminals 6/ 6#4
R 'Check Tra'ns'axle Cooling 6/ ..............
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 6#45
Adjus,t,,,M0tion Drive Belt(s) Tension _5
.... Check Engine,,Q,!,l Le_,ei ............... _ ......................._ i ,, ,,,,,'........... ......... °....
Change Engine Oil _#t _,2,3 64# ,
Clean Air Filter 6#42
E ....... -: ........ t : ........: :
N Clean Air Screen _/2
G Inspect' MU,[[!erlSpark Arrestor ................... ..... 6#4 ...... '.... ----: _-_
I Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 6#_1,2
jN Clean Engi;;e Cooling Fins ................................. 6#42
E Replace sparkPlug : 6#4 _' ..............
Replace Air Filter Paper" Cartridge 6,_2
"Rep'i 'ace Fuel Filter _ ..................._ ...........
I - Change more alton when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oJIevery 50 hours
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
5 - If equipped with adjustable syslem
6 • Not required it equtpped wilt_ maintenance-free battery'
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 It -Ibs maximum
Do not overttghten
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.,
All adjustments inthe 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
o Check engine oil level.
,, Check brake operation.
° Checktire pressure
• Check for loose fasteners.
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-
LUBRICATING BEARINGS. 1F YOU FEEL THEY MUST
BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
LUBRICATION CHART
(3)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
(_) SPINDLE ZERK
)INDLE ZERK (_)
(_) FRONT WHEEL_
BEARING ZERK
(_) STEERING
SECTOR GEAR _
TEETH
(_)CHECKiADD _.._ (
TRANSAXLE
FLUID L_
FRONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK
ENGINE (_
(DSAE 30 MOTOR OIL API _SF/SG
(_GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
(_)SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
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