MAINTENANCE
.A,NTENANCESC. OO.E
F,LL,.OA S
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR
SERV,CE ERV,OEOATES
Check Brake Operati°n _ _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems
Check for Loose Fasteners ll/s _ !
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 3
Lubrication Chart If
T Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals I/
Check Transaxle Cooling I_
Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Level li/
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) V'I,_ V'
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) V'1,2 I_
N CleanAirFilter _
G Clean Air Screen
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ll/2
Replace Spark Plug I_ ll/
1/2
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Fuel Filter
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 - 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.
LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thistractor does not coveritems that have ZERK _r ~:
been subjectedtooperator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor
as instructed in this manual. _)FRONTWHEEL
BEARING ZERK
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 forwear.
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
interlocksystems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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C)FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
DENGINE
_)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.
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