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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
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FILL IN DATES
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AS YOU
COMPLETE
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Check Operator Presence and
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Interlock Systems
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I Check for Loose Fasteners
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1 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
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Lubdcetion Cllad
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Cheek Battery Level
Clean Battery and Terminals
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Check Transaxle Cooling
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Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
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AdjustMotion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
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Change Engine Oil
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Ctean Air Filter
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Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
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EN Clean Engine Cooling Fins
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Replace Spark Plug
Reptace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
1 " Change more often when operating ul_de r a heavy load or in high imbi_nt temperatures,
5 - If equipped with adjustable 8y_dem,
2 - SeP_e
more o_en wt_n opefaif ng In difty or d_J J_tycondit ion_
6 - Not requifed if equipped with maintenance-free
battoty
g - if equipped with oil filter, chenge oil every 50 hours,
7 ° Tighten front axte p_vo( bolt to 35 S °lbl, m4udmum
4, Replace blades mote often when mowing in eandy soil
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.
OFront Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made
Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your
Zerk
tractor.
All 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.
• Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure..
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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LUBRICATION CHART
Spindle
Zerk
Zerk
Beadng Zerk
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(DSAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
(_)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-lubdcatinQ bearings.
If you feel
they must be lubncated, use only a dry,
powdered graphite type lubricant
spadngly.
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