5.1.6Check for loose hardware.
Service Interval: Daily
a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b)Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible problem. Tighten or replace any hardware before operating.
5.1.7Service
Service Interval: See Engine Owners Manual
a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b)See engine owners manual for cleaning instructions.
5.1.8Change engine oil.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
NOTE: Change oil after first five (5) hrs. of operation. Follow engine manufacturer's recommendations for future oil changes.
a)Disengage blades.
b)Stop engine and remove spark plug wires(s).
c)Drain oil while engine is warm from operation or if oil is to be changed after the unit has been sitting for awhile, run engine for a few minutes to get it warm.
d)Remove the oil drain plug from the right hand side of the engine. Allow oil to drain, replace drain plug.
e)Replace the oil filter per the engine owners manual (Kohler and Kawasaki only, there is no filter on B&S engine). Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove. Before the new filter is installed, apply a thin coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
f)Clean around oil fill cap and remove. Fill to specified capacity and replace cap. Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for correct oil level and the SAE Grade recommended by the manufacturer.
Do Not overfill.
g)Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop engine and recheck oil levels.
5.1.9Check tire pressures.
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). Check air pressure in tires; recommended tire pressure is: rear, 12 to 16 psi; pneumatic casters, 22 psi.
b)Inflate tires to pressures stated above. Measure circumference of each drive tire. Adjust tire pressures within the above range to try to make tire circumferences match as closely as possible.
Note: Front caster tires have permanent tire sealant installed.
5.1.10Check grease level, input and output shaft bearing wear on Peerless Transmission. (Replace gearbox grease yearly)
Service Interval: 160 hrs.
a)Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b)Place drive levers and neutral lock/park brake latches in the neutral lock position.
c)Remove shifter lever from top of transmission.
d)Remove shifter plate from top of transmission and the two leads from the neutral start switch.
e)Release the tension on the transmission belt.
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