Section 7
MAINTENANCE
7.1 MAINTENANCE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS
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| Check all hardware for tightness |
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| Check hydraulic oil level | See paragraph 7.3 |
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| Check all belts for tightness | See paragraph 7.8 |
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| Change engine oil and filter | See paragraph 7.4 |
(First 5) |
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| Fill fuel tank before starting | Use unleaded gasoline |
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| with a minimum |
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| octane rating of 87 |
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| Check engine oil level | See paragraph 7.4 |
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| *Clean mower | See paragraph 7.14 |
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| Check condition of blades | See paragraph 7.9 |
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| Apply grease to fittings | See paragraph 7.2 |
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| Clean screen in hopper | See paragraph 7.11 |
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| *Check/clean air intake | See paragraph 7.6 |
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| Check tire pressure | See paragraph 7.10 |
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| Check battery electrolyte level, | See paragraph 7.7 | ||
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| clean battery posts and cables |
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| Check belt | See paragraph 7.8 |
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| Apply grease to fittings | See paragraph 7.2 |
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| Change engine oil | See paragraph 7.4 |
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| *Clean air cleaner element | See paragraph 7.6 |
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| Check engine belts for wear | See paragraph 7.8 |
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| Check lubricant in gearboxes | See paragraph 7.13 |
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