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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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

LUBRICATION CHART

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.

SPINDLE

ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

SPINDLE

ZERK

FRONT WHEEL

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE

BEFORE EACH USE

Check engine oil level.

Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

Check operator presence and ROS systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

01964

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, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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Jonsered LT2218A manual Maintenance, General Recommendations

LT2218A specifications

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