Maintenance
6.Do Not wash or use pressurized air to clean paper element or inner element.
7.Reinstall elements. Position the cover so that the rubber dust ejector is pointing downward and secure with retaining clips.
Change Engine Oil
Service Interval: After the first 5 hours
Every 100 hours/Yearly (whichever comes first) (May need more often under severe conditions.)
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Drain oil while engine is warm from operation.
3.The oil drain hose is located on right hand side of engine. Place pan under machine to catch oil. Remove plug from end of drain hose. Allow oil to drain and replace oil drain plug. Torque plug to
4.Replace the oil filter every other oil change. Clean around oil filter and unscrew filter to remove. Before reinstalling new filter, 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 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
5.Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to specified capacity and replace cap.
6.Use oil recommended in engine owner’s manual. Do Not overfill. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1.Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake.
2.Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap and remove cap. Oil level should be to the top of the baffle inside the tank. If not, add oil. Use only Mobil 1
Note: The baffle is labeled “HOT” and “COLD”. The oil level varies with the temperature of the oil. The “HOT” level shows
the level of oil when it is at 225°F (107°C). The “COLD” level shows the level of the oil when it is at 75°F (24°C). Fill to the appropriate level depending upon the temperature of the oil. For example: If the oil is about 150°F (65°C), fill to halfway between the “HOT” and “COLD” levels. If the oil is at room temperature (about 75°F (24°C)), fill only to the “COLD” level.
Check Tire Pressures
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Check tire pressure in drive tires.
3.Inflate drive tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).
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Note: Do Not add any type of tire liner or foam fill material to the tires. Excessive loads created by foam filled tires may cause failures to the hydro drive system, frame, and other components. Foam filling tires will void the warranty.
Check Condition Of Belts
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Unhook seat latch and tilt seat up. Lift the rubber flap on front side of the engine to check pump drive belt.
3.Remove left and right belt shields on deck and lift up floor pan to inspect deck drive belt.
4.Check under machine to inspect the mule drive belt. See Mule Drive Belt Tension Adjustment section.
Lubricate Grease Fittings
Note: See chart for service intervals.
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations and lubrication schedule.
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