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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,
allow to cool & remove key.
Use extreme care when working on machinery.
Do not wear watch or jewelry. Do not wear loose fitting clothes,
and observe all common safety practices with tools.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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Adjust traction drive idler........................................after 5 hours break-in
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Check deck serpentine belt...........................................after 20 hours break-in
(adjust bumper to approximately 1/2” thick)
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Check crankcase oil level..........................................................before each use
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Clean grass from hydrostat fans...........................................before each use
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Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area..........before each use
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Clean grass under deck...............................................................after each use
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Check tire pressure......................................................................every 10 hours
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Inspect blades for sharpness......................................................every 10 hours
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Check hydrostatic transmission fluid...........................................every 25 hours
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Clean air filter element....................................................................every 25 hours
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Check traction drive idler adjustment................................every 50 hours (see page 48)
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Grease all zerks.....................................................................................every 50 hours
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Check all belts..........................................................................................every 50 hours
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Change engine crankcase oil and filter...........(5 hours break-in) every 50 hours
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Replace air filter elements..........................................annually or every 100 hours
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Replace spark plugs.....................................................annually or every 100 hours
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Change hydrostat oil and oil filter................(100 hours break-in) every 500 hours
