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

Normal Care
DETERMINING 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, pull the sides of the hood
outward near the dash and tilt hood for¬
ward. To raise the deck, press the two
buttons (L, figure 8) and tilt seat deck back.
CHECK/ADD GASOLINE
Remove the gas gauge/cap. Fill the tank
with clean, fresh, leaded or low-lead regular
grade gasoline. The use of lead-free gasoline
produces fewer combustion deposits, but
may shorten valve life if carburetor adjust¬
ment is too lean. Also refer to the engine
manual.
Schedule
Before Before
+ *
Every Every
***
First Each Every
25 100 Spring
Care Required See Use
Use 5 Hours Hours Hours and Fall
Check gas gauge P. 10
• •
Check tractor & mower for
loose nuts, screws, bolts,
oil leaks, etc.
• • •
Check engine oil level
• • •
Clean engine & air filter
•
Change engine oil* • •
Lubricate tractor & mower
P.11,13
•
•
Check battery fluid P. 12
•
•
Clean battery & cables P. 12
•
Clean/sharpen blades P. 15
•
Inspect spark plug(s) •
Check fuel filter
P. 11
•
Check tire pressures P. 12
• •
"Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
"More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
***Only if tractor is used in both summer (over 40° F) and winter (under 40° F: 4.5° C).
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Table 1. Schedule of Normal Care - Tractor & Mower