Maintenance Schedule
Before
Each use
Every
10 Hours
Every
25 Hours
Every
50 Hours
Every
100 Hours
Prior
to Storing
Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover
P
Clean Hood/Dash Louvers
P
P
Check Engine Oil Level
P
P
Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts
P
Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner
P
Replace Air Filter Element
P
Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter
P
Clean Battery Terminals
P
P
Lube Front Pivot Axle and Caster Axles
P
P
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
P
P
Lube Front Deck Wheels
P
P
Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap
P
P
Replace Fuel Filter
P
Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for all engine maintenance intervals,
procedures, specifications and instructions.
Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING
! If the engine has been recently run, the
engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will
be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise
caution to avoid burns.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The
1.
oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities.
Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
Locate the oil drain hose or the oil-drain valve on the
2.
engine.
NOTE:
The 42” RZT’s is equipped with an oil-drain valve on the
right side of the engine. The 50” RZT is equipped with an oil drain
hose and is located on the left side of the engine. The 54” RZT is
equipped with an oil-drain valve located on the left side of the
engine.
Maintenance & Adjustments
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