Maintenance Instructions
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MB
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
50
Hours
100
Hours
250
Hours
Yearly
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level
x
36
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System*
x
41
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck
x
42
Service Mower Blades
x
44
Check Security of Air Cleaner System
x
44
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points*
x
37
Check Transaxle Fluid
x
40
Check Tire Pressure
x
44
Check Drive Belts (Engine, PTO, Ground Drive)
x
45
Check PTO and Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
x
45
Inspect Air Filter Paper Element*
x
42
Clean and Re-Oil Air Filter Foam Element
x
42
Change Engine Crankcase Oil**
x
36
Change Engine Oil Filter
x
36
Check Security of Drive Tire
Mounting Nuts (75-85 ft-lbs.)
x
22
Clean Transaxle Cooling Fins
x
43
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter
x
40
Replace Fuel Filter
x
49
∗
More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions
(see notes about air cleaner element under
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE)
∗∗
Change engine oil and filter after first 8 hours
of operation of a new engine (break-in period)
CAUTION
When performing maintenance with the
mower body raised, a safety prop should
be installed from back of body to chassis
frame (fail-safe protection in case of fail-
ure of body lift support).
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.
