CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .................. ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,, ,,,,, ,,, ,,,, Check Tire Pressure If V #' T Check for Loose Fasteners tf t_7 If Check Brake Operation V' If # a Lubricati0nSharpen)ReP'iace"M"°werBiadeSchart _V_64 if " _ C Check Battery l:e_(el/Recharge ................. , , .... =_ 0 Clean Battery and Termlnals if V' R Check Transaxle Cooling ' ' _ ......... 1 " I 1 " I i AdjUst Blade Belt(s) Tension VP5 Adjust 'Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension j .... I/s Check Engine 011 Level If If C,eanAirF, ter ў_I 1 l .... ................... _ ! ! ...... ....... _I I I .............. I I I I I G Inspect MufflerlSpark Arrester = ..............
If I Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) ..... V_1,2 .......... . I 1 ! t ...... 1_ ............... , I Clean Engine Coohng Fins 2 j ' N . ........................... j Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge VP2 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 wtlh oil filter, change oil eve_ 50 hours, 4 - Replace blades more often when mowlng In sandy solt Replace Fuel Filter 5 - If equipped wllh adjustable system,. 6 - Not required If equipped with maintenance-tree battery 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 it -Ibs,. maximum_ Do not ove_tighten.
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. (_) SPINDLE ZERK ZERK(_ (_ ' WHE r BEARING ZERK BEARING Z' 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 shoutd replace the spark ptug, 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.. @ CLUTCH PIVOT(S) BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level. = Checkbrake operation. . Checktire pressure. Check for loose fasteners. (_ SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL (_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE 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,_ 14 _) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION