Poulan 401121 - Manual (Page 15)

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MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION CHART
➀ FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
➀
FRONT WHEEL
BEARING ZERK
➁ ENGINE
➀
SPINDLE
ZERK
➀
SPINDLE
ZERK
➀
GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE
➁
REFER TO MAINTENANCE “ENGINE” SECTION
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH
HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL
ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT
EN THE LIFE OF
THE SELF-LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST
BE LU BRI CAT ED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW DERED GRAPHITE TYPE
LU BRI CANT SPARINGLY.
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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester
Clean Air Filter
Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace Spark Plug
Check Engine Oil Level
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
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)
Replace Fuel Filter
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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1,2
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BEFORE
EACH
USE
EVERY
8
HOURS
EVERY
25
HOURS
EVERY
50
HOURS
EVERY
100
HOURS
EVERY
SEASON
BEFORE
STORAGE
Lubrication Chart
Check Brake Operation
Check Battery Level
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Battery and Terminals
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Check/Replace Mower Blades
Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems
Check Transaxle Cooling
Check V-Belts
Check Mower Levelness
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 main tain
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 fi lter, and check blades and
belts for wear. A new spark plug and clean air fi lter
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
ROS systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.