Simplicity 16HP V-Twin Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
&
PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. You will need to keep a record
of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one
job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install the optional hour meter.
Check Engine Air Filter
(
17*
1 l
l **o
Check Enaine Oil Level I 17” I
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l
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Change Engine Oil
&
Filter**
Lubricate Tractor
&
Mower
1
17*
1
0
l *
***o
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18
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0
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***o
Check Tire Pressure
15
0 a 0
Check Transmission Fluid
16
0 0
Change Transmission Fluid
16
****Every 250 Hours
Check Fuel Filter
17
l
0
Clean Battery & Cables
20
l
0
Clean
&
Sharpen Mower Blades
21
0
l
lnsoect
Soark
Pluafs) 17*
0 0
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts
19
*
See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** More often in hot (over
85”
F:
30”
C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**** Change transmission oil after the first 50 hours of operation, then every 250 hours.
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CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the chart.‘Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the
“MaX
Inflation”
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.
Tire
Front
Pressure
12-I 5 osi (83-I 04 kPal
I
Rear
I
6-8 psi (41-55
kPa)
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