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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check for Loose Fasteners
a Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
C Check Battery Level/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals
a Check Transa×le Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
E Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
J Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E_ Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy ]earlor in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped wilh oil filter, change oil even/50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
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6- Not required if equipped withmaintenance4reebattery.
7- Tightenfront axle pivotbo_tto35ft.-1bs,maximum.
Do notovertighten.
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, operate r must maintain
tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
®SPINDLE: _BLEZERK®
(_) FRONT
BEARING ZERK
"FRONT WHEEL(_)
BEARING ZERK
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
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* Check engine oil level. PIVOTS
. Check brake operation.
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• Check for loose fasteners. L'z._
GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_ REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, Pew-
16 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.