Maintenance Instructions
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL S14i
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
100
Hours
400
Hours
Yearly
Every
2 Years
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level
x
50
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System*
x
59
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck
x
60
Clean GHS Exhaust Screen*
x
61
Clean GHS Blower*
x
61
Service Mower Blades
x
64
Check Security of Air Filtration Components
x
63
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points*
x
51
Check Battery Electrolyte Level
x
63
Check Transaxle Fluid
x
55
Check Tire Pressure
x
64
Check Drive Belts (Engine, PTO, Ground Drive)
x
65
Check Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
x
65
Check Safety Switch System
x
67
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Precleaner*
x
58
Change Engine Crankcase Oil**
x
51
Check/Clean Air Filter Element*
x
58
Clean Transaxle Housing
x
62
Check Security of Drive Tire
Mounting Nuts (75 to 85
lb·ft
)
x
64
Check Blade Brake Action
x
66
Check/Adjust Blade Clutch
x
79
Replace Air Filter Element***
x
58
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter
Δ
x
56
Check/Adjust Engine Valve Clearance
x
66
Replace Fuel Filter
x
72
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
x
59
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps
x
66
Service Battery
x
63
Check/Adjust Vertical Position of
Grass-Pak
®
Switch
x
82
Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock
x
67
Check Transmission Control Settings
x
66
Check PTO U-Joints for Wear/Looseness
x
67
Check/Regap Spark Plug
x
66
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps
x
66
Replace Ignition Wire
x
66
*
More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions (refer to notes about air cleaner element in
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE KOHLER ENGINE)
**
Change engine oil after first 5 hours of operation of a new engine (break-in period)
***
Air cleaner is engine mounted Kohler Quad-Clean
™
unit, replace filter every 400 hours or when worn or damaged
Δ
Change transaxle oil after the initial break-in period of 75-100 hours operation
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.
