Normal Care; Operating Time; Normal Care Schedule; Raising Hood/Seat Deck - Simplicity 5200 Series Operator's Manual

Normal Care
DETERMINE OPERATING TIME
Determining operating time is easily accom¬
plished if the tractor is equipped with an
optional hourmeter. If not, multiply the time
it takes to do one job by the number of times
you've done the job.
NORMAL CARE SCHEDULE
A schedule for normal care is provided in
Table 1.
RAISING HOOD & SEAT DECK
To raise the hood, grasp both sides of the
hood near the dash. Pull sides of hood
outward and tilt the hood forward.
To raise the seat deck, position yourself as
shown in figure 8. Pull down on the release
located underneath the left-hand footrest
and raise the seat deck.
Do not close the seat deck with the release
lever pulled down.
Schedule
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Care Required
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Before
First
Use
Before
Each
Use
Every
5-Hours
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Every
25
Hours
Yearly
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Every |
100
Hours
Check gas gauge
P. 13
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Check tractor & mower for
loose nuts, screws, bolts,
oil leaks, etc.
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Check engine oil level
Eng. Manual
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Clean engine & air filter
Eng. Manual
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Change engine oil*
Eng. Manual
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Lubricate tractor & mower
P.12,16
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Check battery fluid
P. 14
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Clean battery & cables
P. 14
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Sharpen/balance blade
P. 16
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Inspect spark plugs
Eng. Manual
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Check fuel filter
P. 14
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Check tire pressures
P. 15
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Check transmission fluid
P. 13
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'Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
"More often in hot (over 85°F; 30°C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
'"If used year round - check in spring & fall
Table 1. Schedule of Normal Care - Tractor & Mower 13