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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After first use
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Change the engine oil.
Each use
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Check the engine oil level.
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Check the safety system.
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Clean the air intake screen.
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Clean the mower housing.
Every 5 hours
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Check the cutting blades.
Every 25 hours
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Grease all lubrication points.
1
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Oil the linkage bushings.
1
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Service the foam air cleaner.
1
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Check the belts for wear/cracks.
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Check the battery electrolyte.
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Check the tire pressure.
Every 50 hours
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Service the paper air cleaner.
1
Every 100 hours
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Change the engine oil.
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Check the spark plug(s).
Every 200 hours
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Change the oil filter.
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Replace the fuel filter.
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Replace the paper air cleaner.
1
Every 300 hours
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Clean the engine shrouds and cooling fins.
1
Before storage
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Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
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Drain the fuel tank.
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Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables.
•
Paint any chipped surfaces.
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions
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(s) before you do
any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
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