WEEKLY

MONTHLY

ANNUALLY

SERVICE AT INTERVALS INDICATED

OR 50

OR 100

 

OR 500

 

HOURS

HOURS

 

HOURS

 

 

 

 

 

Verify safety start interlock system

 

Daily

 

 

Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts

 

Daily

 

Visually inspect tires

 

Daily

 

Check oil level, engine (1)

Daily or every 4 hours

Clean air intake screen (5)

Daily or every 4 hours

Check fuel level

 

Daily

 

Blades - sharpen & securely fastened

 

Daily

 

Discharge chute - securely in place & in lowest position

 

Daily

 

Clean engine and pump compartment

 

Daily

 

Replace air cleaner paper element (5)

 

As needed

 

Grease deck idler

X

 

 

 

Grease deck pusher arms

X

 

 

 

Grease pump idler

X

 

 

 

Grease deck height pivots

X

 

 

 

Grease gauge wheel bearings

X

 

 

 

Change engine oil and filter (1) (4)

X

 

 

 

Clean cylinder and head fins(a)

X

 

 

 

Check battery connections

X

 

 

 

Check tire pressure with a gauge

X

 

 

 

Check hydraulic oil level

X

 

 

 

Clean engine exterior (a)

X

 

 

 

Clean & regap spark plugs (a)

 

X

 

Check pump and deck belt tension and condition (6)

 

X

 

Check fuel and hydraulic lines (7)

 

X

 

Check fuel valve and grommet (7)

 

X

 

Tighten lug nuts on wheels (2)

 

X

 

Change fuel filter

 

 

 

X

Clean or replace hydraulic fill cap

 

 

 

X

Change hydraulic oil and filter (3)

 

 

 

X

Grease deck spindle housings

 

 

 

X

Replace spark plugs

 

 

 

X

NOTES:

1.Initial oil change is after 50 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 250 hours operation. Change more often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather periods.

2.Torque initially and after first 2 hours of operation.

3.Perform initial hydraulic filter change after 50 hours (one week) of operation.

4.Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for rec- ommendations and other maintenance items.

5.Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions. Use caution when servicing to prevent dust contamination in the engine. Do not clean filter element. Replace with a new one.

6.Pump drive belt only - Inspect every 100 hours and replace if worn or cracking is noticed. Otherwise, replace every 400 hours or 2 years whichever comes first.

7.Check fuel line hoses, fuel valve and grommets for any cracks or leaks

REFERENCES:

a --Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual

NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle (500 hours), repeat cycle.

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