Maintenance; General Recommendations - Ryobi 960160004 Manual

MAINTENANCE
MA,NTENANCE SCHEDULE "
F,LL, O TES
AS YOU COMPLETE ._'__ ..-.._.O"_,'_ ........... -
R EGU LAR SERVICE
V,OEO A TES
Check Brake Operation I_ t_
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T
ROS Systems V'
R Check for Loose Fasteners I1_ 1_5 I_
A
Sharpen/Replace Mower
Blades
111_3
C Lubrication Chart _ If
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling if
Check V-Belts If
Check Engine Oil Level li_ if
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 11_1,2
E
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
QI_I, 2
N Clean Air Filter 1_2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
t/
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins If 2
Replace Spark Plug if If
I/2
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter I1_
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 - 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,-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten,
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.
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 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
ROS systems for proper operation.
Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
_)SPINDLE
ZERK _ _r"", ZERK
Z
_FRONT WHEEL I I} "d_FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
@ENGINE
_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
@REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH
HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS 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, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE
15 LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.