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Maintenance, General recommendations, Before each use – Poulan Pro PB18VA46 LAWN TRACTOR User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

General Purpose Grease

Refer to Maintenance “ENGINE” Section

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ENGINE

FRONT

WHEEL

BEARING

ZERK

STEERING

SECTOR

GEAR

TEETH

FRONT

WHEEL

BEARING

ZERK

SPINDLE ZERK

SPINDLE ZERK

LUBRICATION CHART

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 filter, and check blades and belts

for wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter ensure

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.

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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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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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

5 - See Cleaning in Maintenance Section.

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BEFORE

EACH

USE

EVERY

8

HOURS

EVERY

25

HOURS

EVERY

50

HOURS

EVERY

100

HOURS

EVERY

SEASON

BEFORE

STORAGE

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Clean Air Filter

Change Engine Oil (models with oil filter)

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Spark Plug

Check Engine Oil Level

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Clean Air Screen

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Replace Fuel Filter

Change Engine Oil (models without oil filter)

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

Clean Debris Off Steering Plate

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Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems

ck V-Belts

Check Mower Levelness