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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy toad er in high ambient temperatures 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty er dusty conditions

3 - If equipped with oil fiiler, change oil every 50 hours

4 - Replace blades more oflen when mowing in sandy soil

5 - If equipped 'Mthadjustable system

6- Not required if equipped wilh mainlenanoe-lree battery 7 - Tighten tronl axle pivm bolt 1o 35 tt4bs maximum,

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATUONS

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.

Al! 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 o Check brake operation,

°Check tire pressure

Check for toose fasteners,

LUBRICATION CHART

(_)SPINDLE ZERK_

SPINDLE ZERK

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BEARING ZERK

BEARING ZERK

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PIVOT(S)

GEARSHIFT(_)

PIVOTS

(_SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

(_GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

®REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECfAL NYLON BEARINGS.. VISCOUS LUBRi-

CANTS 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, POW-

15 DERED GRAPHtTE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.

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