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CheckBrakeOporat on . . , , , _ . 1
Check Tire Pressure _
Checkfor LooseFasteners _' !_'7 I_ ' ' ' ' '
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T CheckBatteryLevel/Recharge
0 Clean Battery and Terminals _
R checkfrans_le cooling _ , _/
AdjustBladeBelt(s)Tension _/S ................
AdjustMotionDriveBelt(s)Tension Ks
CheckEngineOil Level IV #' _ ........
ChangeEngineOi' i_ .......... $/_'1_'.3..... 1_'
CleanAir Filter
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U CleanAir Screen ..... _2 .......
G inspectMuffler!SparkArrester
I ReplaceOilFilter(ifequipped) " ' ' ' ...... ' _.2 '"
N Fins " ' :_/2' ' ' -- i" 'i "
ReplaceSparkPlug _#' _1'
ReplaceAirFilterPaperCartridge .... _4'2 ' ' " ' "
ReplaceFue!Filter .
i - Change
2 - Service more often when operating indirtyor dusty conditions
3 - If equipped with oilf_ter, change olievery 50 hours_
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this tractor does not cover items thathave
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain
tractor as instructedin 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 shouid 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
• Check engine oil level
• Check brake operation,,
° Check tire pressure,
. Checkfor loosefasteners,
5 - {fequipped withadjustab{e system
6 - Not required it equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten frontaxle pivot bolt to35 it.Ibs maximum
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
(_SPINDLE ZERK_ SPINDLE ZERK (_)
17
(_ FRONT WHEEL"_._'_:I ==========================
BEARING ZERK _ ._
(_ATTACHMENT_ ::::::::::::::'
(_)SAE 30 OR I0W30 MOTOR OIL
(_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
_ RONT WHEEL (_)
BEARING ZERK
_ ENG,NE®
_GEARSH'_O
PIVOTS
(_)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.