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SECTION 4:
MOWER MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
Interval
Daily
First 8
Hours
Every 50
Hours or
Annually*
Every 100
Hours or
Annually*
Every
250
Hours
Section
Check and add engine oil
Section3
Check all belts for proper alignment
Section 2 (Pump)
6 (Deck)
Check tire pressure and wheel lug nuts
Section 5
Check battery terminal connections
Section 4
Check condition of blades
Section 6
Check for fuel and oil leakage
Section 3
Check deck and engine compartment for
debris and clean as necessary
Check air filters
Initial oil change
Section 3
Tighten nuts and screws
Change engine oil and filter
Section 3
Initial change of hydraulic oil and filter
Section 1
Grease mower
Section 5
Replace air element and pre-cleaner
Section3
Replace fuel filter
Section 3
Clean or replace spark plugs and set gap
Section 3
Change hydraulic oil and filter
Section 1
Clean combustion chamber
Dealer
Check and adjust valve clearance
Dealer
Clean and lap valve seating surface
Dealer
*Maintenance by hour or annually whichever comes first
Check air and fuel filter more often in dusty conditions
Dealer
Get maintenance performed at a registered dealership
SECTION 5:
MOWER STORAGE &
TRANSPORTATION
5.1
Keep the mower from collecting debris by storing in a covered area while not in use.
5.2
Fuel can harm your mower if left for more than 30 days without changing, especially if the fuel contains
ethanol. Never use fuel with more than 10% ethanol by volume. E-15 is not permitted.
5.3
Disconnect the negative battery cable when the mower will be stored for more than 30 days.
5.4
Always secure the mower properly when transporting.
5.5
Do not load the mower on a trailer while the blades are engaged.
5.6
Do not use ramps to load the mower.
5.7
Make sure Parking Brake is in the engaged position.
5.8
In wet conditions, tires may spin during loading/unloading. If necessary, wait for dry conditions before
loading/unloading.
5.9
Make sure the mode of transportation is suitable to bear the weight of the mower.
5.10 Deck height should be set at maximum before attempting to load.
5.11 Secure mower with at least two straps capable of securing the weight of the mower.
5.12 Always ensure the mower engine and exhaust have cooled before parking inside an enclosure.
