Poulan 418757, 96012008400 manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Schedule, Before Each Use

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE	BEFORE	EVERY
	EACH	8
SCHEDULE
	USE	HOURS
Check Brake Operation
T Check Tire Pressure
R Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
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)
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
N Clean Air Filter
G Clean Air Screen
I Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins

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.

•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

•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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EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
25	50	100	SEASON	STORAGE
HOURS	HOURS	HOURS

3

4

1,2

1,2

2

2

1, 2	maint
2
2	sch-tractore.
	ROS.e

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

	LUBRICATION CHART
➁ SPINDLE ZERK	SPINDLE ZERK ➁
➁ FRONT	FRONT ➁
	WHEEL
WHEEL
	BEARING
BEARING
	ZERK
ZERK
	ENGINE ➂

GEARSHIFT ➀

PIVOTS

01961

➀SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

➁General Purpose Grease

➂Refer 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.