Poulan 425858, 9604200602 manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each Use

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.

EACH

USE

BEFORE

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

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

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

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

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS			LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that		➀ SPINDLE ZERK	➀ SPINDLE ZERK
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.		➀ FRONT	➀ FRONT
To receive full value from the warranty, operator must		WHEEL	WHEEL
maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.		BEARING	BEARING
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically		ZERK	ZERK
			➁ ENGINE
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.		➀ STEERING
• At least once a year you should replace the spark
		SECTOR GEAR
	plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades	TEETH
	and belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air		➀ MANDREL
	filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your
			ZERKS
	engine run better and last longer.
			02956
BEFORE EACH USE		➀ General Purpose Grease
• Check engine oil level.
		➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section
•	Check brake operation.
•	Check tire pressure.	IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
• Check operator presence and		WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS
	ROS systems for proper operation.	LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL
		SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
• Check for loose fasteners.		IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,
		POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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