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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
•Adjust traction drive idler........................................after 5 hours break-in
•Check deck serpentine belt...........................................after 20 hours break-in
(adjust bumper to approximately 1/2” thick)
•Check crankcase oil level..........................................................before each use
•Clean grass from hydrostat fans...........................................before each use
•Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area..........before each use
•Clean grass under deck...............................................................after each use
•Check tire pressure......................................................................every 10 hours
•Inspect blades for sharpness......................................................every 10 hours
•Check hydrostatic transmission fluid...........................................every 25 hours
•Clean air filter element....................................................................every 25 hours
•Check traction drive idler adjustment................................every 50 hours (see page 48)
•Grease all zerks.....................................................................................every 50 hours
•Check all belts..........................................................................................every 50 hours
•Change engine crankcase oil and filter...........(5 hours break-in) every 50 hours
•Replace air filter elements..........................................annually or every 100 hours
•Replace spark plugs.....................................................annually or every 100 hours
•Change hydrostat oil and oil filter................(100 hours break-in) every 500 hours