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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT:
Operating in extreme
conditions may require more frequent service
intervals:
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Engine components may become dirty
or plugged when operating in extreme
dust or other severe conditions.
•
Engine oil and spark plugs may lose
efficiency if vehicle is operated
constantly at slow or low engine
speeds or with frequent short trips.
Follow engine manufacturer's
recommendations for oil and filter change
intervals. Refer to the Engine manual.
Break-In (After First 8 Hours of
Operation)
•
Check drive belt tension.
•
Check transmission neutral
adjustment.
•
Check wheel nut torque.
•
Check and adjust (as needed) parking
brake.
•
Remove debris from the underside of
the mower deck.
Every 25 Hours or Weekly (Whichever
Comes First)
•
Apply grease to front caster wheels.
•
Apply grease to front caster wheel
spindles.
•
Remove debris from the underside of
the mower deck.
Every 50 Hours or Weekly (Whichever
Comes First)
•
Apply grease to front caster wheels.
•
Apply grease to front caster wheel
spindles.
•
Remove debris from the underside of
the mower deck.
•
Check drive belt tension.
•
Check tire pressure.
•
Clean engine air filter.
•
Check wheel nut torque.
Every 160 Hours or Monthly
(Whichever Comes First)
•
Grease spindle bearings.
•
Check transmission oil level.
•
Spray lubricate mower deck idler
pulley pivots.
•
Spray lubricate pump control linkage.
•
Spray lubricate control lever pivot
shafts (both sides).
•
Spray lubricate throttle cable.
•
Spray lubricate choke control cable.
Annually
•
Inspect all spindle bearings. Replace
as needed.
•
Inspect all mower deck idler pulleys.
Replace as needed.
•
Remove and inspect caster wheel
roller bearings; clean and pack with
grease. Replace as needed.
•
Inspect drive belts. Replace as
needed. Run in and adjust tension.
•
Clean power unit.
•
Check all bolts and nuts; tighten as
needed.
•
Replace spark plugs.
MAINTENANCE
