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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Each Use
•
Engine Oil—check level
•
Safety System—check
•
Brake—check
•
Engine—clean outside
•
Mower Housing—clean
After first 8 Hours
•
Engine Oil—change
8 Hours
•
Mower Housing—clean
•
Caster Wheels—grease
•
Caster Pivot—grease
•
Cutting Blades—check
25 Hours
•
Foam Air Cleaner—clean
1
40 Hours
•
Tires—check pressure
•
PTO Belt Idler Arm—grease
50 Hours
•
Belts—check
•
Paper Air Cleaner—clean
1
100 Hours
•
Engine Oil—change
1
•
Spark Plug(s)—check
•
Electric Clutch—adjust
•
Engine—clean outside
200 Hours
•
Fuel Filter—replace
•
Engine Oil Filter—change (200 hours or every other oil change)
•
Paper Air Cleaner—replace
250 Hours
•
Transmission Couplings—grease
1
400 Hours
•
Wheel Bearings—grease
1
At storage or 400 Hours
•
Chipped Surfaces—paint
•
Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions.
Important
Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug(s)
before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the
spark plug.
