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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

•Check deck drive belt...........................................after 20 hours break-in
•Check crankcase oil level.........................................................before each use
•Clean grass & debris from muffler & manifold area...................before each use
•Check air intake screen..............................................................after each use
•Clean grass under deck..............................................................after each use
•Check tire pressure.....................................................................every 10 hours
•Inspect blades for sharpness........................................................every 10 hours
•Clean air filter element................................................................every 25 hours
•Grease all zerks..........................................................................every 50 hours
•Check all belts............................................................................every 50 hours
•Change engine crankcase oil............................(5 hours break-in) every 50 hours
•Change engine oil filter..............................................................every 50 hours
•Replace air filter element..........................................annually or every 100 hours