Weed Eater 186849 Owner's Manual

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Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Lubrication Chart

Check Brake Operation

Clean Air Filter

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter)

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Spark Plug

Check Battery Level

Check Tire Pressure

Clean Battery and Terminals

FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE

EVERY 8 HOURS

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Check for Loose Fasteners

BEFORE STORAGE

Check Engine Oil Level

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Check Operator Presence and
Interlock Systems

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.

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Check Transaxle Cooling

Check V-Belts

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.
5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-lbs. maximum.  
      Do not overtighten.

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Change Engine Oil (without oil filter)

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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.

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 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.  

•      Check engine oil level.
•      Check brake operation.
•      Check tire pressure.
•      Check operator presence and 
       interlock systems for proper operation.
•      Check for loose fasteners.

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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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