MA,.TE.A.SCCE.EOULE

FILL IN DATES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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REGULAR

SERVICE

 

 

 

 

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DATES

 

Check

Brake

Operation

 

 

_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

Tire Pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

T

Check

Operator

Presence

and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROS Systems

 

 

 

 

 

 

I_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

Check

for

Loose Fasteners

 

If

 

 

 

I_s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Sharpen/Replace

 

Mower

Blades

 

1_3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C

Lubrication

Chart

 

 

 

 

 

I_

 

 

 

 

If

 

 

 

 

 

0

Check

Battery

Level

 

 

 

_4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

Clean

Battery

and

 

Terminals

 

 

I_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

Transaxle

Cooling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

V-Belts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check

Engine

Oil

Level

 

 

If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change

Engine

Oil

(with

oil

filter)

 

 

1_1,2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

Change

Engine

Oil

(without

oil filter)

 

11_1,2

 

 

 

 

I_

 

 

 

 

 

N

Clean

Air

Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

_2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G

Clean

Air

Screen

 

 

 

 

 

1_2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N[

Inspect

Muffler/Spark

Arrester

 

 

v'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E

Replace

 

Oil

Filter

(If equipped)

 

 

 

 

_1,2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean

Engine

 

Cooling Fins

 

 

 

 

 

If

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace

 

Spark

Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

If

If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace

Air

Filter

Paper

Cartridge

 

 

 

 

1_2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace

 

Fuel Filter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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-tree

battery.

2 - Service

more

often

when

operating

in dirty

or dusty

conditions,

5 - Tighten

front

axle pivot

bolt

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.

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 ROS systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

CHART

dPSF

 

Spindle

Zerk

 

Zerk

_Front Wheel

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Bearing

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Zerk

 

 

 

 

ng Zerk

@Engine

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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, pow- dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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