MAINTENANCE
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Check Brake Operation
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,C,hec k Tire Pressure
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Check for Loose Fasteners
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Check Battery Level
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Clean Battewand Ter, min,gi s........
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,Clean Debds OilSteering Plate
Check Transaxfe Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
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Check Enqine
Oil Level
Change
Engine Ot (with oil filter)
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Clean
Air Filter
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Clean
AirScreen
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Inspect
Muffler/Spark
Arrester
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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clean
Engine CeoEng Fins
Rep!ace
Spark Ptug
Replace Air Filler Paper Cartrlcrge
Replace
Fuel Filter
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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 pe-
riodically 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 en-
gine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2.
Check brake operation.
3o Check tire pressure.
4.
Check operator
presence
and
ROS systems for proper operation°
5.
Check for loose fasteners_
LUBRICATION CHART
Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing zerk
Engine
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Gearshift
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Pivots
SAE 30 or t0w30
Motor Oil
2_ 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 wi!! shorten the life of the self-lubricating
bearings.
If you feel they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered
graphite
type lu-
bricant sparingly.
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