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 5 hours
• Change the engine oil.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the blade brake clutch operation.
• Inspect the air cleaner elements.
• Inspect the mower blades for wear or damage.
• Clean under the mower housing.
• Clean the discharge tunnel and the discharge tunnel plug.
• Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within 3 seconds
of releasing the blade control bar; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer for repair.
Every 25 hours
• Clean the air filter elements. Clean them more frequently in dusty operating
conditions.
• Check the blade and engine mounting fasteners. Tighten loose fasteners.
Every 50 hours
• Lubricate the pivot arms.
• Change the engine oil.
• Sharpen or replace the blade.
• Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover.
• Clean the blade brake clutch shield.
• Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check the flywheel brake operation.
Every 100 hours
• Lubricate the gear case.
• Inspect, clean, and adjust the spark plug; replace it if necessary.
• Adjust the self-propel drive.
• Service the wheels.
• Adjust the blade brake cable.
• Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check and adjust the flywheel brake pad.
Every 250 hours
• Replace the air cleaner elements. Replace them more frequently in dusty operating
conditions.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check for leaks in the fuel system and/or
a deteriorating fuel hose. Replace parts if necessary.
• Have an authorized engine servicing dealer check and adjust the engine idle speed,
check and adjust the valve clearance, and clean the fuel tank and filter.
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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