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Maintenance Instructions
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART
RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL B23
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
100
Hours
200
Hours
300
Hours
400
Hours
Yearly
Every
2 Years
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Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level
x
43
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System*
x
50
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck
x
53
Service Mower Blades
x
56
Check Security of Air Filtration Components
x
55
Check Air Filter Restriction Gauge
x
51
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points*
x
47
Check Transaxle Fluid
x
46
Check Tire Pressure
x
56
Check Drive Belts
(Engine/PTO, Ground Drive)
x
57
Check Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
x
57
Check Safety Switch System
x
58
Check Security of Drive Tire
Mounting Nuts (75 to 85 lb
·
ft)
x
56
Check Blade Brake Action
x
58
Clean Transaxle Housing
x
54
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
x
50
Check Air Filter Element
Δ
x
52
Check/Regap Spark Plugs
x
58
Change Engine Crankcase Oil**
x
43
Change Engine Oil Filter***
x
43
Replace Fuel Filter
x
63
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter
ΔΔ
x
46
Replace Air Filter Element, and Safety Filter
Δ
x
52
Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock
x
59
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps
x
58
Service Engine Starter
x
58
Check PTO U-Joints for Wear/Looseness
x
58
Service Battery
x
55
Check Transmission Control Settings
x
59
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps
x
58
Replace Dust Ejection Valve
Δ
x
52
Replace Ignition Wires
x
58
*
More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions
**
Factory service uses Kohler PRO
®
oil. If conventional oil is used for oil changes instead of the Kohler PRO
®
, the oil
must be changed every 100 hours.
***
Factory service uses a Kohler PRO
®
filter. If a conventional Kohler filter is used for oil changes instead of the Kohler
PRO
®
version, the filter must be changed every 200 hours.
Δ
Air cleaner is remote mounted
Donaldson Radialseal™ unit, replace filter(s) every 400 hours and dust ejection valve
every two years or when worn or damaged
ΔΔ
Change transaxle oil after the initial break-in period of 75-100 hours operation
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.
