MAINTENANCE
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGU LARSE RVlCE
V,OEO TES
Check Brake Operation _
Check Tire Pressure
Check Operator Presence and
T ROS Systems I1_
R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ _5 I_
A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3
C Lubricati°n Chart _4 I_
0 Check Battery Level
R Clean Battery and Terminals _ I_
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts I_
Check Engine Oil Level t_ I_
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2 I_
E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1,2
N Clean Air Filter _2
G Clean Air Screen 11_2
Inspect Muffler/Spark
Arrester
E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins I1_ 2
Replace Spark Plug if I1_
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _1_2
Replace Fuel Filter
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.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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.
At least once a season, check to see if you should
make any of the adjustments described in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
• At least 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
ROS systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.
Do not overtighten,
LUBRICATION CHART
d)FRONTWHEEL ', I1
BEARING ZERK
"_FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
ZERKS
_ENGINE
02500 II
d]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-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE LUBRI-
CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT
16 SPARINGLY.
