BEFORE
EVERY
EACH
8
USE
HOURS
Check
Brake Operation
_
Check
Tire Pressure
_
Check
Operator
Presence
and ROS
Systems
T
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R
Check/Replace
Mower
Blades
A
Inspect/Clean
Blade Holder
Assembly
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C
Lubrication
Chart
if
i
Check
Battery
Level
_4
O
Clean
Battery
and Terminals
if
R
Clean
Debris
off Steering
Plate
Check
Transax]e
Cooling
Check
Mower
Levelness
Check
V-Belts
Check
Engine
Oil Level
if
IV #
Change
Engine
Oil (models
with oil filter)
_,2
Change
Engine
Oil (models
without
oil filter)
_2
,if
E
Clean
Air Filter
GN
Clean
Air Screen
Inspect
Muffler/Spark
Arrester
N
Replace
Oil Filter (If equipped)
_2
E
Clean
Engine
Cooling
Fins
,_2
Replace
Spark
Plug
V #
i# #
Replace
Air Filter Paper
Cartridge
_?
Replace
Fuel Filter
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EVERY
EVERY
EVERY
EVERY
BEFORE
25
50
100
SEASON
STORAGE
HOURS
HOURS
HOURS
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence.
To receive full value
_ S
from the warranty, operator must maintain
Zerk
tractor as instructed in this manual.
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Some adjustments
will need to be made
Wheel
periodically to properly maintain your tractor.
Bearing
At least once a season, check to see if
Zerk
you should make any of the adjustments
_Steerin(
described in the Service and Adjustments
Sector
section of this manual.
Gear
At least once a year you should replace
Teeth
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 en-
gine run better and last longer.
BEFORE
EACH
USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3. Check tire pressure.
4. Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
5. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
CHART
_Steering
Pivot Bolts
Spindle
Zerk
Front Wheel
Bearing Zerk
Engine
Mandrel
Zerks
(_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. If you feet they must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered
graphite type
lubricant sparingly.
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