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 rst 8 operating
hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the operation of the blade brake clutch.
• Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage.
• Clean under the mower housing.
Every 25 hours
• Clean the foam pre-cleaner (more frequently in dusty conditions).
Every 50 hours
• Change the engine oil (more often in dusty conditions).
• Clean the blade brake clutch shield.
Every 100 hours
• Lubricate the gear case.
• Clean the paper air lter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
• Change the engine oil and oil lter.
• Check the spark plug.
• Adjust the self-propel drive.
• Adjust the blade brake cable.
Every 300 hours
• Replace the paper air lter (more frequently in dusty conditions).
Yearly
• Clean the fuel lter.
Important:
Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for additional maintenance procedures.
If you leave the wire on the spark plug, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so
that it does not accidently contact the spark plug.
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