F,L.,.OATES
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
AS YOU COMPLETE
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SERVICE
E OATES
Check
Brake
Operation
_
Check
Tire Pressure
Check
Operator
Presence
and
T
ROS Systems
R
Check
for Loose
Fasteners
if
Ks
A
Sharpen/Replace
Mower Blades
_:_
C
Lubrication
Chart
0
Check
Battery
Level
_4
a
Clean
Battery
and Terminals
v'
Check
Transaxle
Cooling
Check
V-Belts
I_
Check
Engine
Oil Level
If
If
Change
Engine
Oil (with oil filter)
_1#1,
2
E
Change
Engine
Oil (without
oil filter)
_1d1_1,2
N
Clean
Air Filter
1_2
G
Clean
Air Screen
_2
Inspect
Muffler/Spark
Arrester
E
Replace
Oil Filter (If equipped)
11_1,2
Clean
Engine
Cooling
Fins
If
2
Replace
Spark
Plug
I_
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.
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
S_
Spindle
Zerk
"qP
Zerk
Front
Front
Wheel
Wheel
Bearing
Bearing zerk
zerk
Zerks
Engine
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease
the
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.
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 feel they
must be lubricated,
use only a dry, pow-
dered graphite
type lubricant
sparingly.
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General
Purpose
Grease
@ Refer to Maintenance
"ENGINE"
Section