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Check Brake Operation V' If #
Check Tire Pressure If V #'
T Check for Loose Fasteners tf t_7 If
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C Check Battery l:e_(el/Recharge ................. , , .... =_
0 Clean Battery and Termlnals if V'
R CheckTransaxleCooling ' ' _ ......... 1 " I 1 " I i
AdjUst Blade Belt(s) Tension VP5
Adjust 'Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension j .... I/s
Check Engine 011Level If If
C,eanAirF,ter ¢_I 1 l ....
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G Inspect MufflerlSpark Arrester = .............. If
I Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) ..... V_1,2 ..........
. I 1 ! t ......1_............... , IClean Engine Coohng Fins 2 j '
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Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge VP2
Replace Fuel Filter
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.
3 - Ifequipped wtlh oil filter, change oil eve_ 50 hours,
4 - Replace blades more often when mowlng In sandy solt
5 - If equipped wllh adjustable system,.
6 - Not required Ifequipped with maintenance-tree battery
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 it -Ibs,. maximum_
Do not ove_tighten.
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 in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season°
• Once a year you shoutd replace the spark ptug, 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.
= Checkbrake operation.
. Checktire pressure.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_) SPINDLE ZERK
ZERK(_
(_ 'WHE r
BEARING ZERK BEARING Z'
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CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
(_ SAE 30 OR 10W30
MOTOR OIL
(_ 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, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,_
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