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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| • Check the wheel hub slotted nut torque specifications. | ||
After the first 100 hours | • | Check the wheel lug nuts. | |
| • Check the park brake adjustment. | ||
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After the first 250 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. | ||
Before each use or daily | • Check the seat belt. | ||
• Check for loose hardware. | |||
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| • Clean the engine and exhaust system area. | ||
| • Clean the hydro cooling fins. | ||
| • Clean the grass and debris | ||
| • Clean the grass | ||
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| • Check the hydraulic oil level. | ||
Every 50 hours | • Check the tire pressures. | ||
• Check the condition of the belts. | |||
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| • Check spark arrester (if equipped). | ||
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| • Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.) | ||
Every 100 hours | • | Lubricate the deck lift pivots. | |
| • 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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