MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
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R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
A Check for Loose Fasteners
C ChecWReplace Mower Blades
Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter
_ Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
[ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
__ R.._lace Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. Toreceive
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor
as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor,
At least once a season, check to see if you should make
any of the adjustments described in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual,
• At least 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 better
and last longer,
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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LUBRICATION CHART
@SPINDLE ZERK __ ,]
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@FRONT WHEEL _._, ';-,_
BEARING ZERK 7 i_J
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............._-T1_ @FRONTWHEEL
..... _EARING ZERK
_ @GEARSHIFT
-_ _ PIVOTS
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@SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
@GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
@REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH
HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS 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, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE
LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
