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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
Break-In
8 hours (Daily)
40 hours (Weekly)
100 hours (Biweekly)
200 hours (Monthly)
Procedure
Comments
X
Check all hardware for proper tightness
X
Change engine oil and filter at 5 hours
See engine manufacturer information
X
Check belt tension
2 hour, 4 hour, and 8 hour intervals.
X
Check engine oil level
Do not overfill
X
Remove debris from oil cooler
See engine manufacturer information
X
Clean hydraulic pump cooling fins
MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
X
Remove debris from under belt cover
MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
X
Sharpen cutter blades
MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
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Grease spindle bearings (2 pumps of hand gun) + US Lithium MP White Grease 2125
X
Clean air filter
MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
X
Check tire pressure
Add air if necessary
X
Check battery acid level
Use distilled water only
X
Check belt tension
Adjust as needed.
X
Replace air filter
MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
X
Change engine oil
See engine manufacturer information
X
Grease caster wheel bearings
Chassis grease - Qty 2
X
Grease caster wheel pivots
Chassis grease - Qty 2
X
Grease idler arm pivots
Chassis grease - Qty 3
X
Grease push arms
Chassis grease - Qty 2
X
Grease control levers
Chassis grease - Qty 2
X
Grease bell crank
Chassis grease - Qty 4
X
Grease height adjustment
Chassis grease - Qty 1
X Check all hardware for proper tightness
X Change engine oil filter
See engine manufacturer information
X Check hydraulic fluid reservoir level
Add oil if needed (SAE 20W50)
X Clean and adjust spark plugs
See engine manufacturer information
Every 500 hours (Bimonthly)
Drain hydraulic system and replace fluid
Use SAE 20W50 motor oil
Change hydrostatic oil filter *
Clean area before removing filter
Adjust air gap on electric clutch
Contact your Scag dealer for information
about making this adjustment
* IMPORTANT: Use only Scag Authorized part for proper filtration.
+ Compatible Greases:
Lidok EP #2 (found at industrial shops)
Ronex MP (Exxon service stations)
Shell Alvania (Shell service stations)
Mobilux #2 (Mobil service stations)
Super Lube-M EP #2 and Super Lube-M #2 (Conoco service stations)