MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
TInterlock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners
ASharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C | Lubrication Chart |
T |
0Check Battery Level
RClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
EChange Engine Oil (without oil filter)
NClean Air Filter
GClean Air Screen
I | Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester |
N |
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EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter
HOURS |
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| HOURS | STORAGE | ||
USE |
| HOURSHOURS | SEASON |
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EACH 8 |
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25 | 50 | 100 |
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BEFOREEVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERYBEFORE | SERVICE DATES | |||||
5
3
4
1,2
1,2
2
2
1, 2
2
2
1 | - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or | 3 | - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. |
| in high ambient temperatures. | 4 | - Not required if equipped with |
2 | - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. | 5 | - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 |
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| Do not overtighten. |
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
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 operation.
5.Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
➀ Spindle | ➀ Spindle |
Zerk | Zerk |
➀Front 
➀ Front
Wheel | Wheel |
Bearing | Bearing zerk |
zerk |
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| ➁ Engine |
➀Mandrel Zerks
02500
➀General Purpose Grease
➁Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bear- ings. 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.
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