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_',_o_;_,,o_ .EGU RSERV,CE Y OATES c__o,o.o.,.,.° Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence and T interlock Systems R Cr.Bck for Loose Fasteners ;V' 11_7 I_ A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4 T Lubrication Chart ll_e 0 Check Battery Level R Clean Battery and Terminals l# / Check Transaxla Cooling Adjust Blade BaR(s) Tension Ks v', Adjust Motion Drive BaR(S) Tension Check Engine Oil Level _ E Clean Air Filter Ik_2 N Clean Air Screen _2 Change Engine Oil !1_1.,_ I_ IG Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Ik/ Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) ._.= N S Clean Engine Cooling Fins Replace Spark plug _2 I_ Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2 1 - Change mcce often when operating under a heavy load o_"in high ambient temperatures, g - If equipped with ao*jus,_able system.
2 - Service more often when c_perating in dirty or dusty cond;_ons. 6 ° Not required if equipped with mmintenance-free batter 3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oll eveP/50 hours. 7 - Tighten front exle _ bolt to 35 ft,- f_s. meximurn, 4 - Replace oiades rnoceoften when mowing in sandy soil. DO notor=tighten. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART Replace Fuel Filter Ikf The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator Zerk abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain Zerk tractor as instructed in this manual. Some 0 adjustments will need to be made periodi- Bearin, cally to propedy maintain your tractor.
All adjustments in the Service and Wheel Bearing Zerk Adjustments section of this manual should 0 Engine 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 Clutch spark plug and clean air filter assure Pivot(s) proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer. _SAE 30 or 1,0w30 Motor OIL General Purpose Grease 0 Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level. Check brake operation. Check tire pressure. Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation. Check for loose fasteners. IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon bear- ings. Viscous lubricants 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, powdered graphite type lubricant spanngly. 18