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Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your
operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter.
Regular Maintenance
UNIT MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Rider / Mower for Loose Hardware
Every 100 Hours or Annually*
Check Gearbox Oil Level***
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades
Lubricate Rider & Mower**
Clean Battery & Cables
Check Tire Pressure
Check Hydraulic Oil**
Every 250 Hours or Annually*
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter**
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Engine Coolant Level
Check & Clean Radiator Screens
Every 25 Hours
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake**
Check Fuel Filter / Drain Water Seperator
Refer to Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual
Service Air Filter
Change Oil & Filter*
Check / Replace Spark Plugs
Annually
Change Engine Coolant
* Whichever comes first.
** More often in hot (over 85° F; 30° C) weather or
dusty operating conditions
*** Change gearbox oil after first 100 hrs. and every
500 hrs. thereafter (See Gearbox Maintenance).
* Change original engine oil after the first 5 hours of
operation.
** More often in hot (over 85° F; 30° C) weather or
dusty operating conditions