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.
• Clean the air intake screen.
• Check the cutting blades.
• Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
• Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
After each use
• Check and clean the front of the mower.
• Clean the mower housing.
Every 25 hours
• Grease all the lubrication points.
• Clean the air-cleaner foam element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check the belts for wear/cracks.
Every 100 hours
• Replace the air-cleaner foam element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Service the air-cleaner paper element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Change the engine oil (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Change the oil filter (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Check the spark plug(s).
• Check the in-line fuel filter.
Every 200 hours
• Replace the air-cleaner paper element (more often in dusty, dirty conditions).
• Replace the spark plug(s).
• Replace the in-line fuel filter.
Before storage
• Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables.
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
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.
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