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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBiLiTIES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure
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Checkfor LooseFasteners
a
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
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Lubrication Chart
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CheckBatteryLevel/Recharge
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Clean Batteryand Terminals
a
CheckTransaxleCeoIing
Adjust Blade Belt(s)Tension
Adjust MotionDrive Belt(s)Tension
Check Engine
Oil Level
Change EngineOil
Clean Air Filter
E
N
Clean Air Screen
G
inspect M uffler/SparkArrester
ReplaceOil Fitter(if equipped)
N
CleanEngineCoolingFins
ReplaceSparkPlug
ReplaceAir FilterPaper Cartridge
Replace
Fuel Filter
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1 - Change more ogen when operaling under a heavy load or in high ambient lemperalufes
2 - Service more often when operaling in dirty or dusty conditions
3 _ If equipped wi_h oil filter, change oil every 50 hours
4 _ Replace b_ades more often when mowing in sandy so_l
5 • If equipped with adjustable sys{em
6 • Not requged if equipped wilh maintenance4ree
babe_y
7 - Tighl_n Iront axle pivol boll Io 35 S -Ibs maximum
DOnot overfighten
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATRONS
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, ope rater 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 fi[ter, 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
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17
LUBRICATION
CHART
®
BEARING
ZERK
FRONT WHEEL _.)
BEARING
ZERK
®
CLUTCH
PIVOT(S)
(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
®
GENERAL
PURPOSE GREASE
®
REFER TO CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
"ENGINE"
SECTION
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT OIL OR GREASE
THE PIVOT
POINTS
WHICH
HAVE SPECIAL
NYLON
BEARINGS
VISCOUS
LUBRI-
CANTS
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, POW-
DERED
GRAPHITE
TYPE
LUBRICANT
SPARINGLY
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