CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
| Check Brake Operation |
| Check Tire Pressure |
T | Check Operator Presence and |
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R | Check for Loose Fasteners |
A | Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades |
C | Lubrication Chart |
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0 | Check Battery Level |
R | Clean Battery and Terminals |
| Check Transaxle Cooling |
| Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension |
| Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension |
| Check Engine Oil Level |
| Change Engine Oil |
E | Clean Air Filter |
N | Clean Air Screen |
G | Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester |
I | Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) |
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E | Clean Engine Cooling Fins |
| Replace Spark Plug |
| Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge |
| Replace Fuel Filter |
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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.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with
Do not overtighten.
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.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
•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
LUBRICATION CHART
2 | SPINDLE ZERK | SPINDLE ZERK 2 |
2 | FRONT WHEEL | FRONT WHEEL 2 |
| BEARING | BEARING ZERK |
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BEFORE EACH USE
•Check engine oil level.
•Check brake operation.
•Check tire pressure.
•Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.
•Check for loose fasteners.
GEARSHIFT 1
PIVOTS
1SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
2GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
3REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION
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
14 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.