16MAINTENANCEBEFORE EACH USETRACT0RInspect Muffler/Spark ArresterLubrication ChartCheck Brake OperationClean Air FilterChange Engine Oil (with oil filter)Replace Air Filter Paper CartridgeReplace Spark PlugCheck Battery LevelCheck Tire PressureClean Battery and TerminalsFILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICEMAINTENANCE SCHEDULEEVERY 8 HOURSEVERY 25 HOURSEVERY 50 HOURSEVERY 100 HOURSEVERY SEASONSERVICE DATESCheck for Loose FastenersBEFORE STORAGECheck Engine Oil LevelClean Engine Cooling FinsSharpen/Replace Mower BladesCheck Operator Presence andROS SystemsClean Air Screen1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load orin high ambient temperatures.2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.ENGINE Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)Check Transaxle CoolingCheck V-BeltsReplace Fuel Filter322223 - 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.-lbs. maximum.Do not overtighten.1,1,2245Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2maint_sch-tractore.ROS.eGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this tractor does not cover items that havebeen subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receivefull value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractoras instructed in this manual.Some adjustments will need to be made periodically toproperly maintain your tractor.At least once a season, check to see if you should makeany of the adjustments described in the Service andAdjustments section of this manual.• At least once a year you should replace the spark plug,clean or replace air filter, and check blades and beltsfor wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assureproper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run betterand last longer.BEFORE EACH USE• Check engine oil level.• Check brake operation.• Check tire pressure.• Check operator presence andROS systems for proper operation.• Check for loose fasteners.02500LUBRICATION CHARTIMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTSWHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUSLUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILLSHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.➀ General Purpose Grease➁ Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section➀ SPINDLE ZERK➀ FRONTWHEELBEARINGZERK➁ ENGINE➀ MANDRELZERKS➀ SPINDLE ZERK➀ FRONTWHEELBEARINGZERK