Poulan 169553 - Manual (Page 14)

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
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Check Tire Pressure
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Check Engine Oil Level ✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
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Clean Air Filter
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Clean Air Screen ✓ 2
Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) ^,2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins ✓ 2
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter ✓
SERVICE DATES
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - if equipped with adjustable system.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive
fuii 4/alue from the warrarity, operator must iriaintairi tractor
as instructed in this manuai.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your tractor
All adjUGtmentG in the Ser/icc and Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each season.
• Ooce a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or
replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. Anew
spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture
end tielp your engine run better and test longer.
BEFORE each ’ USE
• Check engine oi! level
» Check brake operation.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check operator presence and
interlock systems for proper operation.
• Check for loose fasteners.
6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-tbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten.
LUBRICATION CHART
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SECTION.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS
WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI­
CANTS 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,
POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.