MAINTENANCE
FILL tN DATES
ASYOOCOMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE !'_4"_""£-q_'/_£'_F SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems _1_
Check for Loose Fasteners 1_5 !l/
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _l_a
Lubrication Chart if
T Check Battery Level 1_4
R Clean Battery and Terminals li/ li/
Check Transaxle Cooling v'
Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) I/1,2 I_
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) I_#'l.2 I_
N Clean Air Filter 1_2
G Clean Air Screen 1_2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) ll_t2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins If 2
Replace Spark Plug I_ I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I/2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy lead 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.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have ZERK ---
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive '__:
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor
as instructed in this manual. OFRONTWHEEL i i
BEARINGZERK <-_-
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
A!I 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 leve!.
Check brake operation.
• Checktire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
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"OFRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
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OGENERAL 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 SHORI'EN THE LIFE OF THE
SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IFYOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRI-
CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT
SPARINGLY.
