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MAINTENANCE
BEFORE
EACH
USE
T
R
A
C
T
0
R
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
EVERY
50
HOURS
EVERY
100
HOURS
EVERY
SEASON
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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N
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I
N
E
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Replace Fuel Filter
3
2
2
2
2
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
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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.
LUBRICATION CHART
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➀
FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
➀
FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
➁
ENGINE
➀
SPINDLE
ZERK
➀
SPINDLE
ZERK
➀
GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
➁
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.
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