Maintenance
Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage
parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark
plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also
push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally
contact the spark plug(s).
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine area.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 5 hours
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the transmission output shaft nut torque specification.
• Check the wheel hub bolt torque specification.
• Check transmission mount bolt torque.
After the first 100 hours
• Change the auxiliary hydraulic reservoir filter and fluid.
• Change the hydraulic transmission filter and fluid.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the tines.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Check the condition and tension of the chains.
• Check the condition of the sprockets.
• Lubricate the chains.
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine.
Every 25 hours
• Grease the front wheel bearings.
• Grease tine shaft bearings.
• Grease transmission output shaft flanged bearings.
• Grease hydro output shaft flanged bearings.
Every 50 hours
• Check the auxiliary hydraulic oil level.
• Check the hydraulic transmission oil level.
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition and tension of the belts.
• Check spark arrester (if equipped).
Every 80 hours
• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
Every 100 hours
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
Every 160 hours
• Check the spark plug.
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