Maintenance

5.Hardware: Stop engine and remove key thoroughly inspect the entire machine for any missing or loose hardware. Check daily.

6.Air cleaner: Stop engine and remove key. Remove plastic cover and loosen wingnut on the air cleaner. Remove the foam pre-cleaner and wash or replace if needed. Inspect paper filter and replace if dirty. Check every 25 hours, daily if in very dirty conditions. Fuel efficiency, engine RPM, and available power goes down rapidly if the air filter is dirty. Prolonged effects could damage the engine.

7.Engine oil: Change oil to manufacturers specifications. Stop engine and remove key. Drain oil when engine is warm. Thoroughly clean around cap before removing. Remove oil drain cap from the right side of engine block and replace drain cap. Remove oil filter and re- place. Put a light coat of clean oil on the filter gasket before installing. Fill engine with oil using manufacturers specs, see Kawasaki owner’s manual. Start engine and idle slowly to allow the oil to recoat the interior of the engine and then inspect for leaks.

8.Hydraulic oil: Check daily. Stop engine and tilt seat forward.Thoroughly clean around cap. Remove cap. Oil level should be even with the top of the baffle in the tank. If not, add oil. NOTE: Use only 20w - 50 motor oil.

9.Tire pressure: Check every 25 to 50 hours. All four tires require 15 psi.

10.Battery: Maintance free

11.Belts: Check every 25 hours. Stop engine and remove key. Check the condition of all belts.

12. Lubrication (every 25 hours):

Front caster pivots

Front wheels

Motion Control Brackets Left and Right Pump idler pivot

Deck idler pivot

Strut pivot pins

(Clean grease zerk thoroughly before greasing)