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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your mower. You will need to keep a record of your
operating time.
Regular Maintenance
SAFETY ITEMS
Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
•
•
Check Rider Brakes
•
•
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
•
•
RIDER MAINTENANCE
Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
•
•
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower
Blades**
•
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
•
Clean Battery & Cables
•
Check Tire Pressure
•
Check Hydraulic Oil
•
•
Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter **
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Engine Oil Level
•
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake *
•
Service Air Filter *(See Check / Change Air
Filter)
****•
Change Oil & Filter *
Check / Replace Spark Plugs *
•
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
•
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•
Every 50 Hours
***
•
Every 500 Hours
*
See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
**
Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
***
Check belt tension after first 5 hours of operation.
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More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*****
Service after the first 25 hours, then after every 100 hours.
