Maintenance
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being made, someone could start the engine. Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch and engage parking brake, before you do any maintenance.
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before service or making repairs around the engine area.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
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After the first 5 hours | • | Change the engine oil. | |
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After the first 100 hours | • Check the wheel hub slotted nut torque specifications. | ||
• Check the wheel lug nuts. | |||
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After the first 250 hours | • | Change the hydraulic filter. | |
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| • Check the engine oil level. | ||
| • | Check the mower blades. | |
| • Check the safety interlock system. | ||
| • Check the rollover protections systems (roll bar) pins. | ||
| • Check the seat belt. | ||
Before each use or daily | • | Check for loose hardware. | |
| • Check engine coolant level. | ||
| • Clean the engine cooling system. | ||
| • Remove accumulated debris from engine. | ||
| • Clean the grass and debris | ||
| • Clean the grass | ||
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| • Check the hydraulic oil level. | ||
| • Check the tire pressures. | ||
Every 40 hours | • Check the condition of the belts. | ||
• Grease the height adjustment shaft bearings. | |||
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| • Grease the rear deck struts. | ||
| • Drain fuel filter/water separator. | ||
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| • Service the air cleaner. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine | ||
Every 50 hours |
| Owner’s Manual for additional information.) | |
| • Clean the engine cooling system. | ||
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Every 100 hours | • | Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.) | |
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| • Lubricate the brake handle pivot. | ||
Every 160 hours | • | Lubricate the brake rod bushings. | |
| • Lubricate the motion control bronze bushings. | ||
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Every 200 hours | • | Grease the brake brackets. | |
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Every 400 hours | • | Replace the fuel filter/water separator (more often in dirty or dusty conditions). | |
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