Maintenance
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| • Change the hydraulic filter (Every 250 hours/yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50) | |
Every 500 hours | • Check the wheel hub slotted nut torque specifications. | |
| • Check the wheel lug nuts. | |
Every 600 hours | • Replace the air cleaner elements. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the | |
Engine Owner’s Manual for additional information.) | ||
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Every 4,000 hours | • Change engine coolant. | |
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Monthly | • Check the battery charge. | |
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| • Change the engine oil if operated less than 100 hours. | |
| • Grease the front caster wheel hubs. | |
| • Grease front caster pivots. | |
Yearly | • Grease the deck drive belt idler arm. | |
| • Grease the mule drive belt idler arm. | |
| • Grease the pump drive belt idler arm. | |
| • Lubricate the caster wheel hubs. | |
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Periodic Maintenance
Check Engine Oil Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1.Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2.Check with engine cold.
3.Raise radiator to gain access to dipstick.
CAUTION
If the radiator prop rod is not securely positioned in the notch the radiator may fall. Falling radiator could cause serious injury.
Be sure the prop rod is engaged securely in the notch at the far right side of the slot.
4.Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level.
5.If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap and fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in Engine Owner’s Manual. Do Not overfill.
Important: Do Not operate the engine with the oil level below the “LOW” (or “ADD”) mark on the dipstick, or over the “FULL” mark.
Check Battery Charge
Service Interval: Monthly
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period of time without recharging them will result in reduced performance and service life. To preserve optimum battery performance and life, recharge batteries in storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12.4 volts.
Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery should be fully charged before putting away for winter storage.
Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
Important: Make sure the negative battery cables are disconnected and the battery charger
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