Maintenance & Adjustments

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Maintenance Schedule

 

Before

Every

Every

Every

Every

After

Yearly

Each use

25 Hours

50 Hours

100 Hours

500 Hours

Mowing

 

Check engine oil/LP level

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check LP valve, hoses and seals

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check hydraulic hoses for leaks

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check tires & tire pressure

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check deck, mower and hydro drive belts

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check blades and blade bolt tightness

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check safety switches for proper operation

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check fluid level in transaxle expansion reservoir

P

 

 

 

 

Check engine intake screen/cover

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

Clean mower

 

P

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate wear points (see chart)

P

P

 

 

 

 

 

Clean and re-oil air filter’s foam precleaner *

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grease three spindle bearings

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace air filter element *

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change engine oil † and replace oil filter

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check battery’s electrolyte level

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean engine cooling fins & external surfaces *

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate all grease fittings (see chart)

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check spark plug condition & gap

P

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change hydrostatic fluid & filter in transaxles †

P

P

 

 

†After first 5 hours, change engine oil & filter. After first 50 hours, change hydrostatic fluid and filter in transaxles. Change oil every 25 hours under heavy duty operation. * Perform more frequently under dusty conditions.

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