6.3 Engine Maintenance
Maintenance on the Verticutter engine should be carried out as per
the manufacturer’s owner’s manual supplied with this machine.
To drain engine oil a slot has been provided in the Verticutter engine
base immediately under the engine oil drain plug.
1. Place a shallow tray under the verticutter, ensuring that it lines
up with the hole below the oil drain plug.
2. Remove the oil filler cap and loosen the oil drain plug at the
bottom rear edge of the engine until oil begins to flow. Do not
completely remove the plug at this stage to avoid oil flooding
over the machine’s deck.
3. As oil flow diminishes remove the drain plug and allow oil to
drain completely.
4. Replace drain plug and re-fill engine with oil as per
manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Carefully remove the oil drip tray.
6. Dispose of the waste oil as required by local laws.
6.4 Maintenance Schedule
During first 4 hours:
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Check tension on all belts regularly, tension as required.
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Check all bolts are tight
Daily Before Use:
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Check for worn, slipping or damaged belts
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Check for worn or damaged blades
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Check for any loose nuts, bolts and fasteners
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Check engine oil for correct level
Daily After Use:
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Clear rotor blades of any debris
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Clear bottom of transmission, especially unclog cooling fins
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Clear any debris generally, especially from around engine
Every 12 Months:
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Grease pivot points and tighten bolts where required
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Check all belts for wear and tension ; replace if necessary
Transmission Maintenance
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Transmission fitted to this machine is a sealed hydrostatic
unit which should not require attention. In the event of
drive issues contact the company your Verticutter was
purchased through or your local Graden agent for advice.
