MAINTENANCE
BEFORE
SCHEDULE
EACH
USE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
T
R
Check
Operator
Presence
& ROS System_
A Check for Loose Fasteners
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C Check/Replace
Mower Blades
T 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
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
Bep! ace oi! Fi!ter (!f equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace
Air Filter
Paper Cartridge
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3 - Replace
blades
more often when mowing
in sandy soil.
4 - Not required
if equipped
with maintenance-free
battery.
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
The warranty
on this tractor
does not
cover
items that have
been subjected
to
operator
abuse
or negligence.
To receive
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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure,
4. Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
CHART
(_ Spindle-
_ .......... _ "
Spindle
Zerk
Zerk
(_ Front
Bearing zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
@ Engine
(_ Steering
Sector Gear
Mandrel
Teeth
Zerks
_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
selfdubricating
bearings.
If you feel they
must
be lubricated,
use only a dry, pow-
dered
graphite
type lubricant
sparingly.
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