CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
AS YOU COMPLETE /__-_'_._o_ .......
REGULARSERVICE il/__K;/_,-4r_;/_l _ SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation !_ I_
Check Tire Pressure t_ I_
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems V _
R Check for Loose Fasteners V _ V_7 V _
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades VP4
C Lubrication Chart t_ I_
0 Check Battery Level V_6
R Clean Battery and Terminals t_ I_
Check Transaxle Cooling if
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension 1_5
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 1_5
Check Engine Oil Level _ t_
Change Engine Oil _1,2,3 V #
E Clean Air Filter _2
N Clean Air Screen 1_2
G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester V _
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _1,2
I= Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_2
Replace Spark Plug I_ 1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2
Replace Fuel Filter I_
5 - Ifequippedwith adjustablesystem.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected tooperator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the warranty, operator must maintain 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 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
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION CHART
@SPINDLE
ZERK ;'_r "_ ZERK
(_)FRONT "(_)FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK _ BEARING ZERK
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(_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
(_)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE"
SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI-
CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN
THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLYA DRY, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.