MAINTENANCE
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| Check Brake Operation | !_ | V ° |
| Check Tire Pressure | _ |
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T | Checkfor LooseFasteners | I_ | !k/t4 |
| Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades |
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_ | LubricationChart |
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T | Check Battery Level/Recharge |
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0 | Clean Batteryand Terminals |
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RCheckTransmissionCooling AdjustBlade Belt(s) Tension
| Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s)Tension |
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| Check Engine Oil Level | if |
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| Change Engine Oil |
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E | Clean Air Filter |
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N | CleanAir Screen |
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G | Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester |
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I | Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) |
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NE Clean EngineCooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
ReplaceAir 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.
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3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this vehicle does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main- tain unit as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
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
BEFORE EACH USE
•Check engine oil level.
•Check brake operation.
•Check tire pressure.
•Check for loose fasteners.
| LUBRICATION | CHART |
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| WHEEL(_ | |
BEARING | ZERK | BEARING | ZERK |
(_) CLUTCH/BRAKE |
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PIVOT |
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CLUTCH | PIVOT | LIFT ARM | PIVOT |
(_) CLUTCH | PIVOT | CLUTCH | LEVER |
(_ GEARSHIFT
PIVOTS
(_) ShE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG
(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI- CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-
14 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
