Owner`s manual

AS YOU COMPLETE
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f SERVICE DATES
Check Brake Operation _1_
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and !V'
! T Interlock Systems
a Check for Loose Fasteners I_ 1_7 li_
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _1_1,
T Lubrication Chart li/
0 Check Battery Level 1_6
a Clean Battery and Terminals I/ If
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Check Transaxle Cooling
Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ll_s
Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension I_s
Check Engine Oil Level if I_
Change Engine Oil 1_1,2._ If
E CleanAirFi'ter I_;
U Clean Air Screen
G Inspect Muffler/Spa_ Arrester V _
NI Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_.2
E Clean Engine Cooling Fins V_2
Replace Spark Plug 1_2 I_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
! Replace Fuel Filter } I_ }
1 - Change more often when Operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 5 - If equipped wtth adjustable system
2 - Service more often when opelating in dirty or dusty conditions 6 - NOt required if equipped wilh rnaJntenance-free batlety
3 - If equipped with oil lilter, change oil every 50 hoL/rs. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft -Ib$ maximum¸
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. DO not overtighten
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this tractor does not
cover items that have been subjected to Zerk ,_'
operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain tractor as
instructed in this manual. (_Front Wheel
Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing
periodically to properly maintain your Zerk
tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual @Engine'
should be checked at least once each , ,
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season. , ,
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• Once a year you should replace the , ,
spark plug, clean or replace air filter, '_ L__
and check blades and belts for wear. ,
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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.
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Zerk
Wheel
Bearing Zerk
OSAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL
@GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
@REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot
points which have special nylon bearings.
Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt
that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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