MAINTENANCE
MA,NTENA.CESC.EOULE
FILL IN DATES _O/_.
AS YOU COMPLETE
REOU .SE.V.CE OATES
C_ kkB;::P 'eOsP:r:;i°n _ I1_
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems V t
R Check for Loose Fasteners t# l V'5
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _1_/3
T Lubrication Chart ll/
0 Cheek Battery Level V#4
R Clean Battery and Terminals If ll_
Check Transaxle Cooling li/
Check V-Befis
Check Engine Oil Level t# t I_
I Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) ll_L2 I_
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2 _1_
N Clean Air Filter V'2
G clean Air Screen 1k/2
NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 14_,
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug If
t/2
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 in dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy so_l.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-tbs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have ZERK ,.-._-,
been subjectedtooperatorabuse ornegligence. Toreceive
fullvalue from the warranty,operator must maintain tractor
as instructedin 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 replaceairfilter, and check blades and beltsfor 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
interlocksystems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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BEARING ZERK
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(])GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
_)REFERTO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH
HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL
ATI'RACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE
SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IFYOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRI-
CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT
SPARINGLY.
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