Poulan HD145H42J User Manual - Page 15

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE .0' c,' c14/ .e x.x 4' e ,OC14/ , 0\ 0, eitNo0# 43 No tP.va\so'`t NckP\0k° ,,'-,v-t:sg°s KCe W V- '''' V- V- V- 0' SERVICE DATES Check Brake Operation V V Check Tire Pressure V V Check Operator Presence and T Interlock Systems V R Check for Loose Fasteners V V V A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1/4 CT Lubrication Chart 0 Check Battery Level V V ve6 R Clean Battery and Terminals V V Check Transaxle Cooling V Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Vs Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Vs Check Engine Oil Level V V Change Engine Oil E Clean Air Filter 4.3 V 1,2 N Clean Air Screen G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester 11/2 V NEI Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins V.2 V2 Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V V 0/2 Replace Fuel Filter V 1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in tfgh ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. 3 - If equipped with oil fitter, change oil every 50 hours. 4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 5 f equipped with adjustable system. 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. 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 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. LUBRICATION CHART 0 SPINDLE ZERK SPINDLE ZERK 0 02 FRONT WHEEL • BEARING ZERK • FRONT WHEEL ® BEARING ZERK ENGINE ® ()ATTACHMENT CLUTCH PIVOT(S) 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. ()SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL ()GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE ()REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS 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. 15