Maintenance
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1. Engine | 2. Expansion tank |
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Check Tire Pressures
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Check tire pressure in drive tires.
3.Inflate drive tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).
4.Check tire pressure in caster tires.
5.Inflate caster tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).
Check Condition Of Belts
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Remove left and right belt shields on deck to inspect deck drive belt.
3.Check under machine to inspect the pump drive belt.
Note: No adjustments are required for belt tension.
Lubricate Grease Fittings
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2
Check Spark Plugs
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps, or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
Change Fuel Filter
Service Interval: Every 100 hours
A fuel filter is installed between the fuel tank and the engine. Replace when necessary.
Replacement Filters
Briggs & Stratton | Briggs & Stratton |
| P/N 691035 |
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Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| P/N |
Note: It is important to reinstall the fuel line hoses and secure with plastic ties the same as they were originally installed at the factory to keep the fuel line away from components that could cause fuel line damage.
Change Hydraulic System Filter and Fluid
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours
Every 500 hours thereafter (Every 250 hours if using Mobil 1 15W50)
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and allow engine to cool. Remove key and engage parking brake.
2.Locate the two filters under the transmissions. Remove filter guards.
3.Carefully clean area around filters. It is important that no dirt or contamination enter hydraulic system.
4.Unscrew filters to remove and allow oil to drain from drive system.
Important: Before reinstalling new filters, apply a thin coat of Exmark Premium Hydro oil on the surface of the filters rubber seal.
Turn the filters clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter adapter then tighten the filter an additional 3/4 to 1 full turn.
5.Remove the vent plug on each transmission and fill through expansion reservoir, when oil comes out of vent reinstall plug.
Exmark Premium Hydro Oil is recommended. Refer to the chart for an acceptable alternative:
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