Poulan 159699 - Manual (Page 15)

CUSTOIVIER RESPONSIBILITIES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL !N DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check Brake Operation ✓ ✓
Check Tire Pressure
✓ ✓
Check for Loose Fasteners ✓ ✓
Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades %/ a
Lubrication Chart ✓
Check Battery Levei/Recharge ✓ e
Clean Battery and Terminals
✓ ✓
Check Transaxle Cooling ✓
Adjust Blade BGlt(s) Tension ✓ s
Adjust Motion Drive 8eit(s) Tension
✓5
Check Engine Oil Levei
✓ ✓
Change Engine Oil
✓ 1^2,3 ✓
Clean Air Filter ✓ 2
Clean Air Screen 1/2
Inspect Muifier/Spark Arrester
✓
Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) ¥^.2
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Replace Spark Plug ✓ ✓
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge ✓ 2
Replace Fuel Filter
✓
1 - Change mors often when operating under a heavy ioad or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - if equipped v>fith oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.
4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soiS,
5 - If equipped with adjustable system,
6 * Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.
7 ' Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-tbs. maximum.
Do not overtighten,
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 mai ntain
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 for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATiON CHART
15
0SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OÏL
(D general purpose grease
(3)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONStBfLITIES “ENGINE” 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-LUBRiCATlNG BEARINGS, IF YOU
FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW­
DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.