MAINTENANCE
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EACH
SCHEDULE
USE
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Check
Br_d<e Oper_lion
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Check Tire Pressure
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Check
for
Loose
Fasteners
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MOW e rB(ades
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Lubdcatior_ Chart
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Check Battery Level
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Cie'an'Battery
andTermina_s
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Clear Debris Off Steering Plate
Check
Tlransaxle
Coaling
Check
Mower
Levelness
Check
V-Baits
Check
Enqine
Oil Level
If
Change
.Enqine
Oil (models
wrt h oil fitter}
chan_le
Engine
oil (models
w_out
o_1fitter)
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c!,e,a n Air Fi_ter
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Clean
Air Screen
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Ins_ectMufflerlSparkArrester
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Replace Oi! F.i!!er _If equipped 1
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Clean
En
ire
Cool_n_
Finn
Replace
S_ar,k
,P|u_ r
Replace
Air Fi|tet
Paper Cartridge
Replace, Fuel Filter
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EVERY
EVERY
EVERY,
_'VERY
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8
25
50
100
SEASO_
STORAGE
HOURS
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HOURS
HOURS
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GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thistractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value
from the warranty, operator must maintain
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tractor as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
Wheel
periodicallyto properly maintain your tractor.
Bearing
At least once a season, check to see if
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you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
_) Stearin
section of this manual.
Sector
Gear
• At least once a year you should replace
Teeth
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.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
OSteering Pivot Bolts
_indle
Zerk
Front
Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
Engine
(_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 ofthe self-lubricating
bearings. Ifyoufeelthey must belubricated,
use only a dry, powdered graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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