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Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load. Refer to separate engine manual
for carburetor adjustment information.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor.
PIVOTPOINTS
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a
season.
BALLJOINTS
The ball joints and drag link ends are permanently
lubricated.
LUBRICATION
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WARNING: Always stop engine and dis-
connect spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of work on
lawn tractor.
STEERINGGEARS
Lubricate teeth of steering gears with automotive
multi-purpose grease after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or once a season. See figure 16.
STEERING SHAFT
Lubricate steering shaft at least once a season with
light oil.
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FIGURE 16.
Steering Gears
TRANSAXLE
The transaxle is lubricated at the factory and does not
require checking. If repairs are needed, contact your
local service dealer.
LINKAGE
Once a season lubricate all the pivot points on the
clutch, brake and lift linkage with SAE 30 engine oil.
WHEELS
The front wheels are provided with grease fittings.
The rear wheels must be removed from the axle for
lubrication. Lubricate at least once a season with
automotive multi-purpose grease.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground against the engine
before performing any adjustments,
repairs or maintenance.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Refer to the chart on page 16 for trouble shooting
engine problems.
HYDROSTATICTRANSMISSION COOLING
The hydrostatic transmission is cooled by the oil, fan
and fins. If the hydrostatic transmission runs hot,
check to see if the fan is in operating condition, the oil
level is correct and the fins are clean.
NOTE: DO NOT use high pressure water spray or
steam to clean the hydrostatic transmission.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Service air cleaner every 10 hours under normal con-
ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to the sep-
arate engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is rec-
ommended at the start of each mowing season; check
engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifi-
cations.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow
instructions carefully.
FUEL FILTER
Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel
filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or discol-
oration is noticed. Order replacement filter through
your authorized engine service dealer.
CLEANING ENGINE AND DECK
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly. Grass, leaves, and other dirt must not be
left to accumulate around the cooling fins of the
engine or on any part of the machine.
Clean the underside of the deck after each mowing.