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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 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - See
Lubrication
for specific instructions
.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
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 need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor. All adjustments in
Service and Adjustments
should be checked at least
once each season.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check fuel level.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check safety interlock system and parking brake.
• Check for loose fasteners.
• Check seat adjustment to ensure all controls can
be reached.
• Test operation of all controls.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Before Each Use
Every 8 Hours
Every 25 Hours
Every 50 Hours
Every 100 Hours
Every 500 Hours
Every Season
Before Storage
Tractor
Check Safety Interlock System •
Check for Loose Fasteners •••
Check Parking Brake Interlock •
Check Parking Brake ••
Check Tires ••
Check and Clean Battery •
Clean Transaxle •
Lubrication
•
4
•
Check the Hydraulic Fluid Level •
Check the Hydraulic Oil Filter •
Check Belts ••
Check PTO Clutch and Belt •
Cleaning •
Engine
Check Engine Oil Level ••
Change Engine Oil and Filter
•
1,2
•
Check Engine Cooling System •
Check Air Cleaner •
Service Precleaner
•
2
Replace Paper Element
•
2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrestor •
Replace Spark Plugs ••
Replace In-Line Fuel Filter •
Clean Air Screen
•
2
MAINTENANCE