Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of
your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the hour meter.
See
Before
Before
Every
Every
Every
Spring
SAFETY ITEMS
Page
First Use Each Use
5 Hours
25 Hours
100 Hours
& Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
7
X
X
Check Rider Brakes
23
X
X
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
24
X
X
See
Before
Before
Every
Every
Every
Spring
NORMAL CARE ITEMS
Page
First Use Each Use
5 Hours
25 Hours
100 Hours
& Fall
Check Rider/Mower for loose hardware
—
X
X
Check Engine Oil Level
15*
X
X
X
X
Check Engine Air Filter
15*
X
***X
Change Engine Oil & Filter **
15*
***X Every 50 Hours
***X
Lubricate Rider & Mower
17
***X
Check Tire Pressure
14
X
***X
Check Hydraulic Fluid
15
X
***X
Check Fuel Filter
15
X
Clean Battery & Cables
17
X
Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades
18
X
Inspect Spark Plug
15*
X
Check Coolant Level
16
X
Change Coolant
16
X
Check & Clean Radiator Screens
16
X
X
Check Warning Buzzer & Lights
16
X
Check Gearbox Oil Level ****
29
X
X
* See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**** Change gearbox oil after first 100 hrs. and every 500 hrs. thereafter
(see Gearbox Maintenance).
Tire
Pressure
Front
25 psi (172 kPa)
Rear
18 psi (124 kPa)
Figure 9.
Checking Tire Pressure
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation”
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.
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