MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
| Check Brake Operation |
| Check Tire Pressure |
T | Check Operator Presence and |
Interlock Systems | |
R | Check for Loose Fasteners |
A | Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades |
C | Lubrication Chart |
T | |
0 | Check Battery Level |
R | Clean Battery and Terminals |
| Check Transaxle Cooling |
| Check |
| Check Engine Oil Level |
| Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) |
E | Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) |
N | Clean Air Filter |
G | Clean Air Screen |
I | Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester |
N | Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) |
E | |
| Clean Engine Cooling Fins |
| Replace Spark Plug |
| Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge |
| Replace Fuel Filter |
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HOURS |
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| HOURS | STORAGE | ||
USE |
| HOURSHOURS | SEASON |
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EACH 8 |
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25 | 50 | 100 |
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BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERYBEFORE | SERVICE DATES | |||||
5
3
4
1,2
1,2
2
2
1, 2
2
2
1 | - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or | 3 | - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. |
| in high ambient temperatures. | 4 | - Not required if equipped with |
2 | - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. | 5 | - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 |
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| 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 air- fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
➀TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
➁ SPINDLE ZERK | ➁ SPINDLE ZERK | |
➁ FRONT WHEEL |
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BEARING ZERK | ➁ FRONT WHEEL | |
| BEARING ZERK | |
➁ STEERING | ➂ ENGINE | |
SECTOR GEAR | ||
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TEETH |
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➁ MANDREL
ZERKS
02501
➀SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
➁ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
➂ 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
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