MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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DATES

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I

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Check Brake Operation

i _

I1_

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

Tinterlock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

TLubrication Chart

j O

Check

Battery

Level

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a

Clean Battery and TerminaJs

 

Check

Transaxle Cooling

v'

 

Check

V-Belts

 

v'

 

Check

Engine

OII Level

v'

Change Engine OII (with oll filter)

E Change Engine (311(without oll filter)

aClean Air Filter

G Clean Air Screen

N_

Inspect

MufflerlSpark

Arrester

 

E

Replace

OII

Filter (If equipped)

 

Clean Engine

Cooling

Fins

 

Replace Spark Plug

 

 

Replace Air Filter Paper Cadddge

 

Replace Fuel Rlter

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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high arab.,. '_emperatures.

2 - Service rno_e olten when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy scti. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot boti to 35 ft.-Ibs,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.

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

®Tie Rod Ball Joints

_) Spindle --

-(_ Spindle

Zerk

Zerk

Wheel

Bearing

_Beadng Zerk

Zerk

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Sector / \

@Steering j

 

Gear

\

Teeth

(_Check/

@ Engine

Add

 

Transaxle

 

Fluid

 

q> SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

 

®General Purpose Grease

®Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

®Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to Lubdcate)

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 lubricant

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