MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___,o_o_ "
FILL IN DATES _,_ ,_.0_ ,_.C; ,_0 ,_£'_ _ _0
AS YOU COMPLETE _'_ £x4,_ £x4,'_ £x4,9 _" £k4,_ _q'_
REGULAR SERVICE _"__ SERVICE DATES
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Check Operator Presence and
TInterlock Systems
aCheck for Loose Fasteners V#_5 V#
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _43
TLubrication Chart _1_
0 Check Battery Level
RClean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Beffs
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (with oi_filter) _1,2 _1_
EChange Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
NClean Air Filter _2
GClean Air Screen _1_2
N_ inspect Muffler/Spark Attester
EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped) _2
Clean Engine Cooting Fins _1# 2
Replace Spark Plug _'2
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Fitter
1 - Change more often when operating under aheavy toad or
in high ambient temperatures
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance4ree battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 It-Ibs maximum.
DO not ovedighten.
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 wilt 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
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.
Zerk
LUBRICATION CHART
-- @ Spindle
Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
@Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
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dbSAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil
@General Purpose Grease
¢3_Referto Maintenance "ENGINE" Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the
pivot points which have special nylon
bearings. Viscous lubricants wilt attract
dust and dirt that wilt shorten the life of
the self-lubricating bearings. If you feet
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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