SERVICE INTERVAL CHART

Service Intervals

Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine. Service procedures included in this manual but not on this chart are to be performed on an as needed basis.

IMPORTANT: To extend engine life, when operating mower in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions, service air cleaner and oil filter more often than shown.

Before Each Use

Check fuel level.

 

Check engine oil level.

 

Check air intake and cooling areas, clean as necessary.

 

Test safety systems.

 

Check tire pressure.

 

Check/tighten loose hardware.

 

 

After First 2 Hours

Adjust blade belt tension.

 

Change engine oil.

 

 

Every 8 Hours

Check brakes.

 

Check tire pressure.

 

Check engine oil level.

 

 

Every 25 Hours

Sharpen/replace blades.

 

Lubricate front axle and mower spindles.

 

Check battery and clean battery terminals.

 

Service air filter pre-cleaner.

 

Clean air intake screen.

 

Check transmission oil level.

 

 

Every 50 Hours

Inspect muffler.

 

 

Every 100 Hours

Change engine oil.

 

Check/tighten loose hardware.

 

Check drive belt tension.

 

Clean engine cooling fins

 

Replace engine oil filter.

 

Replace spark plugs.

 

Replace air filter paper cartridge.

 

 

Every Season

Check blade belt tension.

 

Service air filter pre-cleaner.

 

Clean air screen.

 

Replace spark plugs.

 

Replace fuel filter.

 

 

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