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, engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
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 | • | Change the hydraulic filter and fluid. | |
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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) knobs. | ||
| • Check the seat belt. | ||
Before each use or daily | • | Check for loose hardware. | |
| • Check the hydraulic oil level in the expansion tank. | ||
| • Clean the engine and exhaust system area. | ||
| • Clean the hydro fan cooling guards. | ||
| • Clean the grass and debris | ||
| • Clean the grass | ||
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| • Check the tire pressures. | ||
Every 50 hours | • Check the condition of the belts. | ||
• Grease the deck and pump idler pivots. | |||
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| • Check spark arrester (if equipped). | ||
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Every 100 hours | • Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.) | ||
• Remove the engine shrouds and clean the cooling fins. | |||
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Every 200 hours | • | Check the spark plugs. | |
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| • Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if | ||
Every 250 hours |
| dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner’s Manual for | |
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| • Replace the secondary air cleaner element (May need more often under severe conditions. | ||
Every 500 hours |
| See the Engine Owner’s Manual for additional information.) | |
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid (Every 250 hours if using Mobil 1 15W50) | |||
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| • Check the park brake adjustment. | ||
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Monthly | • | Check the battery charge. | |
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