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MAINTENANCE
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 spar ing ly.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this riding mower does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty, operator must main tain
riding mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your riding mower.
At least once a season, check to see if you should make
any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad-
justments section of this manual.
• At least once a year you should replace the spark plug,
clean or replace air filter, and check blade and belt 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
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
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