Husqvarna 96045002101 owner manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Schedule, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE

	MAINTENANCE	BEFORE	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
		EACH	8	25	50	100	SEASON	STORAGE
	SCHEDULE
		USE	HOURS	HOURS	HOURS	HOURS
	Check Brake Operation
T	Check Tire Pressure
	Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
R
	Check for Loose Fasteners
A
C	Check/Replace Mower Blades			3
T	Lubrication Chart
0	Check Battery Level			4
R
	Clean Battery and Terminals
	Clean Debris Off Steering Plate			5
	Check Transaxle Cooling
	Check Mower Levelness
	Check V-Belts
	Check Engine Oil Level
	Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)				1,2
E	Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)			1,2
	Clean Air Filter
N				2
	Clean Air Screen
G				2
I	Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N	Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)					1, 2
E	Clean Engine Cooling Fins					2
	Replace Spark Plug
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge					2
	Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load 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. 5 - See Cleaning in Maintenance Section.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

LUBRICATION CHART

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

➀SPINDLE ZERK

➀FRONTWHEEL

BEARING

ZERK

➀STEERINGSECTOR GEAR TEETH

➀SPINDLE ZERK

➀ FRONTWHEEL

BEARING ZERK

➁ ENGINE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

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➀General Purpose Grease

➁Refer 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 LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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