Poulan BB18542LT manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication Chart

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MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

 

Check Brake Operation

 

Check Tire Pressure

T

Check Operator Presence and

ROS 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 V-Belts

 

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

 

 

HOURS

 

 

HOURS

STORAGE

USE

 

HOURSHOURS

SEASON

 

EACH 8

 

 

25

50

100

 

BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERYBEFORE

SERVICE DATES

5

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

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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 maintenance-free battery.

2

- Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

5

- Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

 

 

 

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.

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.

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level.

Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

dSPINDLE ZERK

dSPINDLE ZERK

dFRONT WHEEL

dFRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

BEARING ZERK

 

 

eENGINE

cGEARSHIFT

PIVOTS

cSAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

dGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

eREFER 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 SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE

15 LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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Contents Always Wear EYE Protection During Operation BB18542LTII. Slope Operation Safety RulesSafe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers General OperationIV. Towing ServiceGeneral Service III. ChildrenTable of Contents Contents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Skid AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Battery See Fig Check Brake System Check Tire PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check for Proper Position of ALL BeltsOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor To Operate Mower See Fig To Adjust Gauge Wheels See FigUsing the Reverse Operation System Reverse Operation System ROSBefore Starting the Engine Mowing Tips Before Each USE MaintenanceLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTractor Blade Removal See FigTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Transaxle Cooling BatteryEngine BeltsCleaning Service and Adjustments To Install Mower See FigTo Remove Mower See Fig Belt Removal To Level Mower HousingBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Check Brake To Check and Adjust Brake See FigTo Adjust Brake To Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever NEUTRAL- Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel ALIGN- Ment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorEngine OIL StorageOther Fuel SystemProblem Cause Correction Troubleshooting PointsEngine dies when Limited Warranty Policy Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAX Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe OperationParts and Service