Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
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After the first 5 hours | • | Change the engine oil. | |
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| • | Check the engine oil level. | |
| • | Check the safety system. | |
| • | Check the oil level. | |
Before each use or daily | • | Check the battery electrolyte. | |
| • | Check the parking brake. | |
| • | Service the blades. | |
| • | Wash the underside of the cutter deck. | |
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| • | Grease and lubricate the tractor. More often in dusty or dirty conditions. | |
Every 25 hours | • | Clean the air cleaner foam element. | |
• | Service the spark plug. | ||
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| • | Check the tyre pressure. | |
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Every 50 hours | • | Change the engine oil. Change it more often under a heavy load or in high | |
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| • | Change the oil filter. | |
| • | Replace the air cleaner paper element. | |
Every 100 hours | • | Replace the spark plug. | |
• | Replace the fuel filter. | ||
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| • | Service the transaxle fluid. | |
| • | Clean the cooling system. | |
| • | Drain the fuel tank. | |
| • | Perform all the maintenance procedures listed above. | |
| • | Paint any chipped surfaces. | |
| • | Check the tyre pressure. | |
Before storage | • | Check the safety system. | |
• | Check the brakes. | ||
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| • | Check the spark plug. | |
| • | Check the battery electrolyte. | |
| • | Charge the battery and disconnect the cables. | |
| • | Check the belt(s) for wear and cracks. | |
Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
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