Lawn Mower User Manual

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _.,_. ,_
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Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
Check for Loose Fasteners 1_5 ql_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _a
Lubrication Chart If
T Check Battery Level 1_4
R Clean Battery and Terminals I_
Check Transaxle Cooling V'_
Check V-Baits I_'
Check Engine Oil Level _
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_12
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _i
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N ; Clean Air Filter
Clean Air Screen
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NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _#_1.=
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V'2
Replace Fuel Filter _10
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maints_nanoPfTeebattery.
5 - 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 - Sewice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on thistractor does not cover items that have ZERK
been subjected to operatorabuse ornegligence. To receive
fullvalue from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor (_FRONT¥
as instructed in this manual. BEARINGZERK
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 shouldreplace thespark plug,clean or
raplace airfilter, and check blades and belts for wear. A
new spark plugand clean airfilterassure properair-fuel
mixture and helpyour engine run better and last longer.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Checkengine oil level.
• Checkbrake oparation.
• Checktire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners,
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(_3ENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
_REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBlU'nES "ENGINE"
SECTION
,OFRONTWHEEL
BEARING ZERK
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-
15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.