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Maintenance Instructions
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART
RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL C23i
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
100
Hours
200
Hours
300
Hours
400
Hours
Yearly
Every
2 Years
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level
x
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System*
x
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck
x
Clean GHS Exhaust Screen*
x
Clean GHS Blower*
x
Service Mower Blades
x
Check Security of Air Filtration Components
x
Check Function of Oil Pressure Warning Horn
x
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points*
x
Check Transaxle Fluid
x
Check Tire Pressure
x
Check Drive Belts
(Engine, PTO/Blower, Ground Drive)
x
Check Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
x
Check Safety Switch System
x
Check Turbine Precleaner*
x
Check Air Filter Element*
x
Clean Transaxle Housing
x
Check Security of Drive Tire
Mounting Nuts (75 to 85 lb·ft)
x
Check Blade Brake Action
x
Check/Regap Spark Plugs
x
Change Engine Crankcase Oil**
x
Change Engine Crankcase Oil Filter***
x
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter
Δ
x
Replace Air Filter Element and Safety FilterΔΔ
x
Replace Fuel Filter
x
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
x
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps
x
Service Battery
x
Check/Adjust Vertical
Position of Grass-Pak
®
Switch
x
Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock
x
Service Solenoid Shift Starter
x
Check Transmission Control Settings
x
Check PTO U-Joints for Wear/Looseness
x
Remove Engine Shroud and Clean Cylinder
Head Cooling Fins
x
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps
x
Replace Ignition Wires
x
* More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions (refer to notes about air cleaner element in
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE KOHLER ENGINE)
** Factory service uses Kohler PRO
®
oil. If conventional oil is used for oil changes instead of the
Kohler PRO
®
, the oil must be changed every 100 hours.
*** Factory service uses a Kohler PRO
®
filter. If a conventional Kohler filter is used for oil changes instead of the
Kohler PRO
®
version, the filter must be changed every 200 hours.
Δ
Change transaxle oil after the initial break-in period of 75-100 hours operation
ΔΔ
Air cleaner is remote mounted
Enginaire™
unit, replace filter(s) every 400 hours
or when worn or damaged
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.