Simplicity 5022285, Operator'S Manual

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18
Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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.
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** •
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch •
Lubricate Rider & Mower ** •
Clean Battery & Cables •
Check Tire Pressure •
Check Hydraulic Oil • •
Change Hydraulic Oil 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 *
Change Oil & Filter *
Check / Replace Spark Plugs *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.