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BEFORE EACH USE

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Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Lubrication Chart
Check Brake Operation
Clean Air Filter
Change Engine Oil
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Spark Plug
Check Battery Level
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Battery and Terminals
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

EVERY 8 HOURS
EVERY 25 HOURS
EVERY 50 HOURS
EVERY 100 HOURS
EVERY SEASON
SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners
BEFORE STORAGE
Check Engine Oil Level
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
Clean Air Screen
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.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Replace Fuel Filter
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2
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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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.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
•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
interlock systems for proper operation.
•Check for loose fasteners.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOTPOINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRTTHAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BELUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITETYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.TIE ROD BALL JOINTSFRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERKENGINESPINDLE ZERKFRONT WHEEL BEARING ZERKSPINDLE ZERKSTEERING SECTOR GEAR TEETHSPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRI- CATE)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASEREFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES “ENGINE” SECTIONLUBRICATION CHART
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