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CUSTO
E
ESPO
ILITIES
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
FILL tN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR
SERVICE
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
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Check for Loose Fasteners
Sharpen/Replace
Mower Blades
Lubrication
Chart
Check Battery Level/Recharge
Clean Battery and Terminals
Check Transaxle
Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension
Check Engine Oil Level
Change
Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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3ERVICE
DATES
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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 - If equipped
with oil filter, change
oil every
50 hours.
4 - Replace
bJades more
often when
mowing
in sandy
soil.
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¢2
I/
V'
¢2
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5 - if equipped
with adjustable
system.
6 - Not required
if equipped
with maintenance-free
battery.
7 - Tighten
front ax!e pivot bo!t to 35 ft.-!bs,
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.
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
for loose
fasteners,
15
LUBRICATION
CHART
@SPINDLE
ZERK_
_
SPINDLE
ZERK ®
®FRONT W'EEL_,',d::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
W'EEL ®
BEARm.G
ZERK _
"-._-L_-- BEA.ING zE_K
PIVOT(S)
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ENGINE (_)
®
SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
(_
GENERAL
PURPOSE GREASE
(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES
"ENGINE"
SECTION
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT OIL OR GREASE
THE PIVOT
POINTS
WHICH
HAVE SPECIAL
NYLON
BEARINGS.
VISCOUS
LUBRI-
CANTS WILL ATTRACT
DUST AND D!RT THAT
WILL SHORTEN
THE
LIFE OF THE
SELF-LUBRICATING
BEARINGS.
IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED,
USE ONLY A DRY, POW_
DERED
GRAPHITE
TYPE
LUBRICANT
SPARINGLY.
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