Poulan 183044 - Manual (Page 15)

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MAINTENANCE
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.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual should 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 spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel
mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.
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.
À
GEARSHIFT
PIVOTS
LUBRICATION CHART
Á
SPINDLE
ZERK
Á
FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
À
SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL
Á
GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
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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
T H A T W I L L S H O R T E N T H E L I F E O F T H E S E L F -
LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE
LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED GRAPHITE
TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
Á
SPINDLE
ZERK
Á
FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
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ENGINE
BE
FO
RE
E
AC
H U
SE
T
R
A
C
T
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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Lubrication Chart
Check Brake Operation
Clean Air Filter
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Spark Plug
Check Battery Level
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Battery and Terminals
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
EV
ER
Y 8
H
OU
RS
EVERY 25 HOURS EV
ER
Y
50
H
OU
RS
EVERY 100 HOURS EVER
Y SE
AS
ON
SERVICE DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners
BE
FO
RE
S
TO
RA
GE
Check Engine Oil Level
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades
Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems
Clean Air Screen
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.
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Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Replace Fuel Filter
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2
2
2
2
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.-lbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
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2
4
5
Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)
1,2