Maintenance Schedule

A. Daily Checks

1.Before starting engine:

a.Check the fuel level.**

b.Check the engine oil level.**

c.Check the hydraulic oil level.

d.Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra- sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition.

e.Check the tires and tire pressure. Drive Tires: 8-10 psi.

Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi.

f.Check the spindle belt, the mower drive belt and the hydro drive belt.

g.Check the blades. Make sure they are sharp and that the blade securing cap screws are tight.

h.Check the cutting height.

2.When ready to start the engine:

a.Check the five safety switches for proper operation.

3.After mowing:

a.Clean the mower.

b.Clean the engine air screen.

c.Oil the wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart.

d.After the first five hours, Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

B.Every 25 Hour Checks

1.Service the engine foam element air pre- cleaner.*

2.Grease the three spindle bearings.

C.Weekly or Every 50 Hour Checks

1.Change the engine oil. (Every 25 hours under heavy duty operation.)

2.Clean or replace the engine’s paper air cleaner element.*

3.Check the battery’s electrolyte level.

4.Clean the engine cooling fins and external surfaces.*

5.After the first 50 hours, change the hydraulic oil and the hydraulic oil filter. Change them every 500 hours thereafter. Use Shell Rimula 15W40 or equivalent.

6.Oil wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart.

7.Lubricate all grease fittings. Follow the

Lubrication Chart.

8.Inspect seat belt assembly for wear or dam- age. If damaged or substantial wear is

observed, replace the complete seat belt assembly.

D. Every 100 Hour Checks

1.Change the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours under heavy duty operation.)

2.Check the engine spark plugs.

3.BBC (PTO Clutch) air gap should not exceed 0.025”, if so, adjust as follows:

Ogura JD08, DX-11, GT-1A, GT-2, GT-2.5, adjust to 0.012" - 0.015"

Ogura GT-3, GT3.5, adjust to 0.015" - 0.022"

4.Inspect ROPS for damage or loose hardware. Tighten hardware if loose and replace ROPS if damaged.

E.Yearly Checks

1.Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir.

*Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty conditions.

**Reference Engine Owner’s Manual