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MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION CHART

dSPINDLE ZERK
dFRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
cSAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
dGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
eREFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH
HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL
ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF
THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST
BE LU BRI CAT ED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE
LU BRI CANT SPARINGLY.
dSPINDLE ZERK
dFRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
eENGINE
cGEARSHIFT
PIVOTS
BEFOREEACH USE

T

R

A

C

T

0

R

InspectMuffler/Spark Arrester
LubricationChart
CheckBrake Operation
CleanAir Filter
ChangeEngine Oil (with oil filter)
ReplaceAir Filter Paper Cartridge
ReplaceSpark Plug
CheckBattery Level
CheckTire Pressure
CleanBattery and Terminals
FILLIN DATES
ASYOU COMPLETE
REGULARSERVICE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

EVERY8 HOURS
EVERY25 HOURS
EVERY50 HOURS
EVERY100 HOURS
EVERYSEASON
SERVICE DATES
Checkfor Loose Fasteners
BEFORESTORAGE
CheckEngine Oil Level
CleanEngine Cooling Fins
Sharpen/ReplaceMower Blades
CheckOperator Presence and
ROSSystems
CleanAir Screen
1- Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
inhigh ambient temperatures.
2- Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

E

N

G

I

N

EReplaceOil Filter (If equipped)
CheckTransaxle Cooling
CheckV-Belts
ReplaceFuel Filter
3
2
2
2
2
3- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4- Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5- Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
Donot overtighten.
1,
1,2
2
4
5
ChangeEngine Oil (without oil filter)
1,2
maint_sch-tractore.ROS.e
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 main tain 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.