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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the tractor from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Each use
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Check the engine oil level.
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Check the safety interlock system.
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Clean the mower housing.
Every 5 hours
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Check the brakes.
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Check the cutting blade.
Every 25 hours
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Grease the chassis.
1
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Service the foam air cleaner.
1
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Check the spark plug.
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Check the tire pressure.
Every 50 hours
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Change the engine oil.
2
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Check the battery electrolyte.
Every 100 hours
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Service the paper air cleaner.
1
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Replace the spark plug.
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Replace the fuel filter.
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Clean the cooling system.
1
Before storage
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Perform all of the maintenance procedures listed above.
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Check the belts for wear/cracks.
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Drain the fuel tank.
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Paint chipped surfaces.
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Charge the battery and disconnect the cables.
After storage
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Check the safety interlock system.
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Check the brakes.
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Check the spark plug.
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Check the battery electrolyte.
•
Check the tire pressure.
1
Grease the chassis more often in dusty, dirty conditions.
2
Change the engine oil after the first 5 operating hours; change it more often than recommended when operating the engine under a heavy
load or in high temperatures.
Important
Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
