Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; General Recommendations; Lubrication Chart - Poulan Pro 191663 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
Interlock Systems
R
Check for Loose Fasteners
A
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
C

Lubrication Chart

T
0
Check Battery Level
R
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
E
N
Clean Air Filter
G
Clean Air Screen
I
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
E
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air 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.

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.

MAINTENANCE

3
4
1,2
1,2
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.
Do not overtighten.
➀
Spindle
Zerk
➀
Front Wheel
Bearing
Zerk
➁
Engine
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 bri 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.
18
SERVICE DATES
5
1 , 2
2
2
LUBRICATION CHART
01964
➀
Spindle
Zerk
➀
Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk