18
Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower.
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*** Service after the first 50 hours of operation, then every 250 hours of operation.
**** Service after the first 25 hours of operation, then every 250 hours of operation.
***** See you dealer.
Tire
Pressure
Front
10-12 psi (,68 - ,82 bar)
Rear
10-12 psi (,68 - ,82 bar)
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.
SAFETY ITEMS
Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
•
Check Tractor Brakes
•
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
•
•
TRACTOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware
•
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts
Yearly
Clean Battery & Cables
•
Check Tire Pressure
•
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades**
•
Lubricate Rider & Mower
• ***
Transmission Maintenance *****
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Engine Oil Level
•
Check / Change Engine Air Filter *
Change Engine Oil & Filter *
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
