CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

 

Check Brake Operation

 

Check Tire Pressure

T

Check for Loose Fasteners

R

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

A

Lubrication Chart

C

T

Check Battery Level/Recharge

0

Clean Battery and Terminals

R

Check Transaxle Cooling

 

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

 

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

Change Engine Oil

E

Clean Air Filter

N

Clean Air Screen

G

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

I

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

N

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

E

Replace Spark Plug

 

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

 

Replace Fuel Filter

 

 

HOURS

 

 

 

STORAGE

USE

 

HOURSHOURS

HOURS

 

EACH 8

 

SEASON

 

25

50

100

 

BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERYEVERY EVERY BEFORE SERVICE DATES

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7

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

✔ ✔

 

 

 

 

 

1,2,3

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1, 2

2

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2

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 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

5 - If equipped with adjustable system.

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.

Do not overtighten.

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.

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

• Check engine oil level.

Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

2 SPINDLE ZERK

2FRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERK

1ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

PIVOT(S)

1SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

2GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

SPINDLE ZERK 2

FRONT WHEEL 2 BEARING ZERK

ENGINE 3

• Check for loose fasteners.

3 REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI- CANTS 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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