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.
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.
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
E
N
G
I
N
E
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
T
R
A Check for Loose Fasteners C Check/Replace Mower Blades T Lubrication Chart
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check Mower Levelness
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Check Tire Pressure
Check Brake Operation
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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.
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.
EACH
USE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
BEFORE

MAINTENANCE

EVERY

EVERY

EVERY

EVERY

EVERY

BEFORE

8

25

50

100

SEASON

STORAGE

HOURS

HOURS

HOURS

HOURS

 

 

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2

2

2

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

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LUBRICATION CHART

SPINDLE ZERK

SPINDLE ZERK

 

WHEELFRONT

FRONT

BEARING

ZERK

WHEEL

 

BEARING

ENGINE

ZERK

GEARSHIFT

PIVOTS

01961

SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

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,

13POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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Poulan 424368 manual Maintenance, Lubrication Chart, Powdered Graphite Type Lubricant Sparingly

424368 specifications

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