Poulan 178112 owner manual Customer Responsibilities, General Recommendations, Before Each USE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

	Check Brake Operation
	Check Tire Pressure
T	Check Operator Presence and
	Interlock Systems
R	Check for Loose Fasteners
A	Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C	Lubrication Chart
T	Check Battery Level
0
R	Clean Battery and Terminals
	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
E	Clean Engine Cooling Fins
	Replace Spark Plug
	Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
	Replace Fuel Filter

HOURS				HOURS	STORAGE
USE		HOURSHOURS		SEASON
EACH 8
	25	50	100
BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE SERVICE DATES

7

4

6

5

5

1,2,3

2

2

1, 2

2

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

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.

•Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART¿
SPINDLE	SPINDLE
ZERK	ZERK
FRONT WHEEL	FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK	BEARING ZERK

	¿	ENGINE
GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE		¡
16 ¡¿¿

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.