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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Lubrication Chart
Check Brake Operation
Clean Air Filter
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Spark Plug
Check Battery Level
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Battery and Terminals
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
EVERY 8 HOURS
EVERY 25 HOURS
EV
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EVERY 100 HOURS
EV
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SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners
BEFORE STORAGE
Check Engine Oil Level
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
Clean Air Screen
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.
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Replace Fuel Filter
3
2
2
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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.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
1
,
1,2
2
4
5
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
1,2
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 main tain 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 lter, and check blades and belts for wear.
A new spark plug and clean air fi lter 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.
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
➀
SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LU BRI CATE)
➁
GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
➂
REFER TO MAINTENANCE“ENGINE” SECTION
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS
LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL
SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS.
IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LU BRI CAT ED, USE ONLY A DRY,
POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LU BRI CANT SPARINGLY.
➂
EN GINE
➁
FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
➁
SPINDLE ZERK
➁
STEERING
SECTOR GEAR
TEETH
➀
TIE ROD BALL JOINTS
➁
MANDREL
ZERKS
➁
SPINDLE ZERK
➁
FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
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