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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCESC.EDULE
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check Tire Pressure V' , _ I "
Check Operator Presence and /
T I Interlock Systems V _"
R Check for Loose Fasteners ik/ j V'7 If
Sharpen/Replace Mower B_ades . 1_4
Lubrication Chart _ V s
_:_1 Check Batte,:y Level
Clean Battery and Terminals if
Check Transaxle Cooling V'
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension V_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V'5
Check Engine Oil Level V' V'
Change Engine Oil I_12.:. V F
E Clean Air Filter V_:
U Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester V'
Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) V_
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E Clean Engine Cooling Fins Vw2
Replace Spark Plug I_ / I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V w2
Replace Fuel Filter V'
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient terr_)eratures. 5 - If equipped with adjustable system
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusly conditions 6 - Not required 1{equipped with mainfenance-free battery
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft -Ibs maximum
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing FnSandy soil. Do not overtlghten
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on thistractor does not cover items that have ZERK _._-_
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor (_)FRONT
as instructed in this manual. BEARINGZERK _.
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 airfilter, and check blades and belts ferwear. A
new spark plug and clean air filterassure proper air-fuel
mixture and help yourengine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
Check brake operation.
Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
ZERK
"_)FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
OGENERAL 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-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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