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Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
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.
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
7
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Check Rider Brakes
24
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Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
25
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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
17*
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Check Engine Air Filter
17*
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Change Engine Oil & Filter **
17*
***
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Every 50 Hours
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Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
25
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Lubricate Rider & Mower
18
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Check Tire Pressure
16
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Check Hydraulic Fluid
19
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Check Fuel Filter
17
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Clean Battery & Cables
19
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Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades
20
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Inspect Spark Plug
17*
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Tire
Pressure
Front
25 psi (172 kPa)
Rear
15 psi (103 kPa)
Figure 10. 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.
* See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** 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.
