CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _/_'_/_/,_n_/_ ._o_"
AS YOU COMPLETE /__,_ _,_/_.O_ '_
REGO ,SERV,OE OATES
Check Brake Operation _V' _V'
Check Tire Pressure
Chock Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems
Chock for Loose Fasteners V_5 V'
_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _a
T Lubrication Chart V F
Chock Battery Level 1_4
R Clean Battery and Terminals V' V' i
Check Transaxle Cooling If
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level _ V'
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) V_1,2
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
N Clean Air Filter V'2
G Clean Air Screen _2
NI Inspect Muffler/Spark V'
Arrester
E Replace OilFilter (If equipped) _,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug If V p
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'2
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 insandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - 33ghten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not over_ghten.
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty onthistractordoes not cover itemsthat have ZERK
been subjectedtooperator abuseor negligence. To receive
fuelvalue from the warranty, operator must maintaintractor (°FRONT
as instructed inthis manual. BEARINGZERK
Some adjustments will need to be made pedodically to
propedy maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
• Oncea year you should replace the spark plug, clean or
replaceair filter, and check bladesand belts forwear. A
new spark plug and clean air filter assure properair-fuel
mixture and helpyourengine run betterand last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oillevel.
• Checkbrake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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(_GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
_)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE"
SECTION
•(_)FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
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,
