Owner`s manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAI.TENANCESC.EDULE
FILLIN DATES ._
O.eo O.eOoer.,o.
CheckTire Pressure
1" Checkfor LooseFasteners _ V'7 V'
R
Sharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades V'4
LubricationChart
v'
T CheckBatteryLeveVRecharge
Clean BatteryandTerminals V'
R CheckTransaxleCooling V'
AdjustBlade Belt(s)Tension V'5
Adjust MotionDriveBelt(s)Tension VWs
Check EngineOil Level I_ V*
Change EngineOil Ik1. _1.2._
Clean Air Filter V'2
E
N Clean AirScreen V'2
G InspectMuffler/SparkArrester
I ReplaceOil Filter(If equipped) 1_1.2
N Clean EngineCooling Fins _2
Replace Spark Plug V' V °
v'.
ReplaceAir FilterPaperCartridge
Replace FuelFilter
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.
5 - If equipped with adjustable system.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery,
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on thistractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive fullvalue from the warranty, operator mustmaintain
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 for loose fasteners.
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 ONLY A DRY, POW-
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
®
LUBRICATION CHART
(_TIE ROB BALL JOINTS
_INDLE ZERK ®
(_ -FRONT WHEEL®
BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK
®STEERING
SECTOR GEAR (_)
TEETH
(_ SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
® GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION
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