Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule & Procedures
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS | Before | Every 5 | Every 25 | Every 100 | Every | Spring & |
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Check Safety Interlock System | • |
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Check Mower Blade Stopping Time |
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RIDER MAINTENANCE ITEMS | Before | Every 5 | Every 25 | Every 100 | Every | Spring & |
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Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware | • |
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Check / Clean Engine Cooling Fins |
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Check / Adjust PTO Clutch |
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Lubricate Rider & Mower ** |
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Clean Battery & Cables |
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Check Tire Pressure |
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Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades** |
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Check Transmission Oil | • |
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Change Transmission Oil Filter ** |
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ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS | Before | Every 5 | Every 25 | Every 100 | Every | Spring & |
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Check Engine Oil Level | • |
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Check / Change Engine Air Filter * |
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Change Engine Oil & Filter * |
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Inspect Spark Plug(s) * |
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Check / Replace Fuel Filter * |
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*Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial
**More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
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