CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..1__e//,o _'o_/_o_ _/_* '*"
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REGULARSERVICE /_(_'_ERVICE DATES
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems _V'
Check for Loose Fasteners _s
Shmp_dReplace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart If
T Check Battery Leve_
R Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling V'
Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Level if I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) t_t2 If
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) • I_1._ V'
N Clean Air Filter li/2
G Clean Air Screen V'2
Muffler/Spark Arrester ll_
Inspect
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_,21
Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_,
Replace Spark Plug 1_2 ll_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating indirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free batteP/.
5 - Tighten front axle pivotbo_tto 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtightan.
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on thistractor does notcover items that have ZERK
been subjectedto operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value fromthe warranty, operator must maintain tractor (_FRONT
as instructed inthis manual. BEARING ZERK
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properlymaintain yourtractor.
All adjustments inthe 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 beltsforwear. A
new spark plugand clean airfilter assure proper air-fuel
mixture and help yourengine runbetterand last longer.
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.(I)FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presenoe and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
(_GENERAL 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, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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