17
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Before
Each use
After First
5 Hours
Every 10
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every 50
Hours
Every 100
Hours
Every 200
Hours
Prior to
Storing
See Engine
Manual
Check/Clean Engine Intake Screens & Cooling Fans #
3
3
Check/Clean Exhaust Manifold, Muffler Pipe & Muffler
Shields #
3
3
Check/Clean Top & Underside of Deck, Under and
Around Spindle Covers & Belt Area #
3
3
Check/Clean Around Fuses, Wiring and Wiring Har-
nesses #
3
3
Check/Clean Around Transmission, Axle and Fans #
3
3
Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts
3
Check Engine Oil Level
3
Clean Battery Terminals
3
3
Grease All Lubrication Points
3
3
Check Engine Intake Screen/Clean as Needed
3
3
Check Blades/Sharpen or Replace as Needed
3
3
Check Tire Pressure
3
3
Check/Clean Underside of Deck
3
3
Check Safety Interlock System
3
3
Check Mower Blade Stop Time
3
3
Inspect & Lube Deck Wheels
3
3
Check Deck Level/Pitch
3
3
Check Belts & Pulleys for Damage/Wear
3
Check That All Hardware is in Place & Secure
3
Check Engine Mounting Bolt Torque
(Tighten to 325-450 in.-lbs. (37-50 N-m))
3
3
3
3
Check Blade Mount Nut Torque
(Tighten to 70-90 ft. lbs. (95-122 N-m)
)
3
3
3
Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap
3
3
3
Engine Break-In Oil Change
3
3
Change Engine Oil
3
3
3
Check Fuel System (Lines, Tank, Cap, Fittings)
3
3
3
3
Check Spark Arrestor
3
3
3
3
Replace Oil Filter
3
3
3
Clean or Change Air Filter
3
3
Replace Fuel Filter
3
3
Have Valve Lash Checked & Adjusted *
3
* -- Have this item performed by an authorized service dealer
#-- Perform more often in dry conditions and/or when mulching
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING
Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls
and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while
performing any adjustments or repairs.
Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines
only.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for engine maintenance items listed in the
table below.
