Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 8 operating
hours
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the condition and tension of the drive belt.
After the first 25 operating
hours
• Check the front wheel toe-in and front suspension.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check the transmission oil level.
• Check the brake fluid level.
Every 50 hours
• Change the engine oil (twice as often in special operating conditions; refer to
Maintaining the Vehicle under Special Operating Conditions).
• Check the battery cable connections for wear or damage.
Every 100 hours
• Grease the bearings and bushings.
• Inspect and clean the air filter element (twice as often in special operating conditions;
refer to Maintaining the Vehicle under Special Operating Conditions).
• Change the oil filter (twice as often in special operating conditions; refer to
Maintaining the Vehicle under Special Operating Conditions).
• Check the operation of the Neutral gear shift position.
• Inspect the condition and wear of the tires.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts to 45-65 ft-lb (61-88 N-m).
• Check the front wheel toe-in and front suspension.
• Clean the engine cooling areas (twice as often in special operating conditions; refer
to Maintaining the Vehicle under Special Operating Conditions).
• Inspect the brakes.
Every 200 hours
• Replace the air filter element.
• Adjust the parking brake.
• Check the condition and tension of the drive belt.
Every 400 hours
• Inspect the fuel lines and connections.
• Clean and lubricate the primary drive clutch.
Every 800 hours
• Replace the spark plugs.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Change the transaxle fluid.
Yearly
• Complete all yearly maintenance procedures specified in the Engine Operator’s
Manual.
Important:
Refer to your
Engine Operator’s Manual
for additional maintenance procedures.
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