14
MAINTENANCE
T
R
A
C
T
0
R
InspectMuffler/Spark
Arrester
CleanAir
Filter
ChangeEngine
Oil(with
oilfilter)
ReplaceAir
FilterPaper
Cartridge
ReplaceSpark
Plug
CheckEngine
OilLevel
CleanEngine
CoolingFins
CleanAir
Screen
1-
Changemore
oftenwhen
operatingunder
aheavy
loador
inhigh
ambienttemperatures.
2-
Servicemore
oftenwhen
operatingin
dirtyor
dustyconditions.
E
N
G
I
N
E
ReplaceOil
Filter(If
equipped)
ReplaceFuel
Filter
3
2
2
2
2
3-
Replaceblades
moreoften
whenmowing
insandy
soil.
4-
Notrequired
ifequipped
withmaintenance-free
battery.
1
,
1,2
2
4
ChangeEngine
Oil(without
oilfilter)
1,2
maint_sch-tr
a
ctore
.R
OS
.e
BEFORE
EACH
USE
EVERY
8
HOURS
EVERY
25
HOURS
EVERY
50
HOURS
EVERY
100
HOURS
EVERY
SEASON
BEFORE
STORAGE
LubricationChart
CheckBrake
Operation
CheckBattery
Level
CheckTire
Pressure
CleanBattery
and
Terminals
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Checkfor
LooseFasteners
Check/ReplaceMower
Blades
CheckOperator
Presence&
ROSS
ystems
CheckTransaxle
Cooling
CheckV-Belts
CheckMower
Levelness
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive
full value from the warranty, operator must main
tain tractor
as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make
any of the adjustments described in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
• At least 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
ROS systems for proper operation.
•
Check for loose fasteners.
02956
LUBRICA
TION CHART
IMPORTANT
:
DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYL
ON BEARINGS. VISCOUS
LU BRI
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THA
T WILL
SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF
-LU
BRI CA
T ING BEARINGS.
IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE L
U BRI
CAT ED, USE ONL
Y A DRY ,
POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE L
U BRI
CANT SPARINGL
Y .
➀
General Purpose Grease
➁
Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section
➀
SPINDLE ZERK
➀
FRONT
WHEEL
BEARING
ZERK
➁
ENGINE
➀
SPINDLE ZERK
➀
FRONT
WHEEL
BEARING
ZERK
➀
STEERING
SECTOR GEAR
TEETH
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