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MAINTENANCE
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LUBRICATION CHART

➀ Spindle
Zerk
➀Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
➀ General Purpose Grease
➁ REFER 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 br i cat ing bearings. If you feel they
must be lu bri cat ed, use only a dry, pow-
dered graphite type lu bri cant spar ing ly.
➀Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
➁Engine

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 fi lter,
and check blades and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air fi lter
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper op er a tion.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
➀ Spindle
Zerk
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
InterlockSystems
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
E
ReplaceOil 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
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