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Check Brake Operation
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SharpenIReplace Mower Blades
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Lubrication Chart
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Check Battery Level
Clean Battery and
TerminalsIRecharge
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Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade
Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt@) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Chanae Enaine Oil
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Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect
MufflerISpark Arrester
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Replace Oil Filter
(If
equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Re~lace Fuel Filter
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-Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high zmbient temperatures.
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If equipped with adjustable system.
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Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
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Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
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If equipped with
oil
filter, change oil every
50
hours.
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-Tighten front axle pivot bolt to
35
ft.-lbs. maximum.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICKTION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that
SPINDLE
ZERK
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have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain tractor as instructed in this manual.
FRONT
WHEEL
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BEARING ZERK
Some adiustments 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 sea-
son.
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 bet-
ter and last longer.
BEFORE
EACH
USE
Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
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Check tire pressure.
Check for loose fasteners.
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ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
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SAE
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10W30
MOTOR OIL
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GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
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REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.
VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS
WlLL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WlLL SHORTEN THE
LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY
MUST BE LUBRICATED. USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE
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TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.