Lawn Mower User Manual

MAINTENANCE
FELL IN OATES
REGU RSERV,CE S V,CE" DATES
Check Brake Operation
Check Tire Pressure _
Check Operator Presence and
T Interlock Systems
R Check for Loose Fasteners _ I_s If
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3
T Lubrication Chart V e
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals V ° V'
Cheek Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts V'
Check Engine Oil Level I_ V #
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) IIP#_,_ V'
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) V'1,2
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N Clean Air Filter
G clean Air Screen
Ni Inspect Muffler/Spark If
Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) V_,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins V # 2
Replace Spark Plug ik_ V'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2
Replace Fuel Filter
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or
in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Serwce more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 * Not required if equipped with m3intenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot pelt to 35 ff.4bs, maximum.
Do not ovedighten.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
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 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 bladesand 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
intedock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
STEERING
SECTOR GEAR
TEETH
(D TIE RODBALL JOINTS
_) SPINDLE ZERK
"_ FRONTWHEEL
BEARINGZERK
MANDREL
ZERKS
(_ SPRAY SIUCONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)
(_ 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 ATrRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL
SHORTEN THE LIFE OFTHE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.
IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
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