Maintenance Instructions
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MBSSD
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
100
Hours
200
Hours
400
Hours
Yearly
Every
2 Years
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level
x
35
Check/Clean Engine
Air Cooling System*
x
43
Check Air Filter Restriction Gauge
x
41
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck
x
44
Service Mower Blades
x
47
Check Security of Air Filtration
Components
x
47
Lubricate Grease Fittings and
Oil Points*
x
37
Check Transaxle Fluid
x
37
Check Tire Pressure
x
47
Check Drive Belts
(Engine/PTO, Ground Drive)
x
49
Change Engine Crankcase Oil**
x
Δ
35
Check Air Filter Element ***
x
42
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
x
43
Check Security of Drive Tire
Mounting Nuts (75-85 ft-lbs.)
x
20
Clean Transaxle Cooling Fins
x
46
Change Engine Oil Filter
x
35
Check/Regap Spark Plugs
x
49
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter
x
ΔΔ
40
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps
x
49
Replace Air Filter Element
and Dust Ejection Valve ***
x
42
Service Battery
x
47
Replace Fuel Filter
x
52
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps
x
49
∗
More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions
(Refer to notes about air cleaner element under
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF
KOHLER ENGINE)
∗∗
Change engine oil and filter after first 8 hours
of operation of a new engine (break-in period)
∗∗∗
Air cleaner is remote mounted Cummins/Fleetguard
OptiAir™ unit, replace filter every year
Δ
Change oil every 50 hours when operating
in dry, dirty conditions
ΔΔ
Initial oil and filter change at 75-100 hours
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.
