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Regular 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.
See
Before
Before
Every
Every
Every
Spring
SAFETY ITEMS
Page
First Use Each Use
5 Hours
25 Hours
100 Hours
& Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
9
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Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
29
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See
Before
Before
Every
Every
Every
Spring
NORMAL CARE ITEMS
Page
First Use Each Use
5 Hours
25 Hours
100 Hours
& Fall
Check Rider/Mower for loose hardware
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Check Engine Oil Level
15*
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Check Engine Air Filter
15*
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Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
29
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Change Engine Oil & Filter **
15*
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Every 50 Hours
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Change Transmission Oil & Filters
28
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Every 500 Hours
Lubricate Mower & Mower Deck
16
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Check Mower Deck Belt Tension***
24/25
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Check Tire Pressure
14
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Check Hydraulic Fluid
15
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Check Fuel Filter
15
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Clean Battery & Cables
17
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Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades
18
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Inspect Spark Plug
15*
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*
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.
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Service after the first 25 hours, then after every 100 hours.
Tire
Pressure
Front
25 psi (172 kPa)
Rear
15 psi (103 kPa)
Figure 4.
Checking Tire Pressure
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation”
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.
