MAINTENANCE
M..NTEN.NCESC.EOULE
FILL IN DATES _
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE _.,_ _'_'-_J"__-7_'_- _ -J_O'_-- .....
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Check Brake Operation _1_
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems
Check for Loose Fasteners V_s V'
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
T Lubrication Chart
Check Battery Level 1_4
a Clean Battery and Terminals I_ I_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Betts I##
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2
E Change Engine Oil (with°ut °ilfilter)cleanAir Filter _i 2
v'
Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2
Replace Spark Plug _ _ "
V'2Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter _#'
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or_
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service mere 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.
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.
LUBRICATION CHART
ZERK
_FRONTWHEEL _ z
BEARING ZERK <-_
OFRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
_)ENGINE
14
(I_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. IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRI-
CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT
SPARINGLY.
