14
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 elapsed time recorded by
the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS
Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
•
•
Check Rider Brakes
•
•
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
•
•
RIDER MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
•
Check / Clean Engine Cooling Fins
•
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
***
•
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
•
Clean Battery & Cables
•
Check Tire Pressure
•
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades**
•
Check Transmission Oil
•
•
Change Transmission Oil Filter **
•
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 *
* 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 25 hours of operation, then every 100 hours of operation.