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Transaxle

Coot!rig

 

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AdjustBlade Be]t(Si"T'ension

 

 

 

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Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy ;cad or in high ambient temperatures 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty Ot dusty conditions

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil avery 50 hours

4 - Replace blades more olten when mowing t_ sandy soil

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5 - if equipped with adjustable system

6 - Not requited if equipped with maietenance-lree battery 7 - Tighten front axle pivot boll to 35 It 4bs maximum

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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.

oOnce 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 o Check tire pressure.

- Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

CHART

 

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PINDLE ZERK (_)

 

 

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BEARING ZERK

BEARING ZERK

 

 

ENGINE

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CLUTCH

 

 

PIVOT{S)

 

 

(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

I_ REFER 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 SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. tF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW.,

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

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