FILLINDATES

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OU

 

OATES

ASRECOMPLETEULARSERVIoE----

 

 

Check

Brake

Operation

 

 

 

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Tire Pressure

 

 

 

I1_

 

 

 

 

T

Check Operator Presence and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interlock Systems

 

 

 

 

If

 

 

 

 

 

a

Check for Loose Fasteners

 

 

I_

 

_7

 

 

 

 

Sharpen/Replace

Mower Blades

 

 

_4

 

 

 

 

T

Lubrication Chart

 

 

 

 

 

II_

 

I_

 

 

0

Check Battery Level

 

 

 

 

I_

 

 

 

 

R

Clean Batteryand

Terminals

 

 

 

I_

 

 

 

 

 

Check Transaxle

Cooling

 

 

 

 

I_

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

 

 

 

 

_5

 

 

 

 

Adjust Motion

Drive Belt(s) Tension

 

 

I_s

 

 

 

 

Check

Engine Oil Level

 

 

 

I_

If

 

 

 

 

 

Change

Engine Oil

 

 

 

 

I_ 2,_

 

I_

 

 

E

Clean Air Filter

 

 

 

 

 

1_2

 

 

 

 

N

Clean Air Screen

 

 

 

 

 

11##2

 

 

 

 

IIG

Inspect

Muffler/SparkArrester

 

 

 

If

 

 

 

 

 

Replace Oil Filter

(If equipped)

 

 

 

 

_.2

 

 

 

N

Clean Engine CoolingFins

 

 

 

 

1_2

 

 

 

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

 

 

 

 

If

If

 

 

 

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

 

1_2

 

 

 

 

Replace Fuel Fi_ter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 - Change

more

often

when

operating

under

a

heavy

load or

in hEgh ambient temperatures.

5 - ff equipped

'Mthadiustable system.

2 - Sen4ce

more

often when

operating

In dgty

or dusty

conditions.

6 - Not required

if equipped

wEth maintenance-free battery.

3 - If equipped

with oil filter, change oil

every

50

hours.

 

 

7 - Tighten front

axle pivot

bolt to 35 ft.-[bs, maximum,

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing

in

sandy

soil.

 

 

DO not overt]ghten

 

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

1.Check engine oil level. 2, Check brake operation.

3.Check tire pressure.

4.Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

(DTie Rod Ball Joints

@ Spindle --

ZerkZerk

@Front

Wheel

p"__

_

 

Wheel

Bearing

 

 

 

 

 

Bearing Zerk

Zerk

 

 

 

 

 

 

@Steerin/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sector

\

 

 

 

 

 

Gear

I

 

 

 

 

 

Teeth

4

 

,"

 

 

 

i

 

 

 

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

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I I-

I

@Engine

J

(#Spray Silicone Lubriant (Move-B_oots to Lubricate)

@General Purpose Grease

@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 self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type

20 lubricant sparingly.

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917.273062 specifications

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