Poulan 404402, 960420022 manual Maintenance, Before Each USE

Replace Spark Plug

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

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.

EACH

USE

BEFORE

Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

E

N

G

I

N

E

Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems

T

R

A Check for Loose Fasteners 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)

Check Tire Pressure

Check Brake Operation

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE

EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
8	25	50	100	SEASON	STORAGE
HOURS	HOURS	HOURS	HOURS

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

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LUBRICATION CHART

➀SPINDLE ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK

➀STEERING

SECTOR GEAR

TETH

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➀SPINDLE ZERK

➀FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK

➁ENGINE

➀MANDREL ZERKS

BEFORE EACH USE		➀ General Purpose Grease
• Check engine oil level.
		➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section
•	Check brake operation.
•	Check tire pressure.	IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
• Check operator presence and		WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS
	ROS systems for proper operation.	LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL
		SHORTENTHE LIFE OFTHE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
• Check for loose fasteners.		IFYOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,
		POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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