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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following schedules should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower.
* More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
** Check the function of the safety system after the unit has been stored for 30 days or longer.
† These services should be performed by your dealer.
RIDER MAINTENANCE, All Models Before
Each Use
Spring
& Fall
8
Hours
25
Hours
100
Hours
200
Hours
Yearly
Clean Debris from Rider and Engine Compartment * •
Clean Debris from Engine Cooling Areas & Air Filter * •
Check Tire Pressure •
Lubricate Rider & Mower * •
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades •
Clean Battery & Cables •
Check Rider Safety System ** • • •
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch •
ENGINE MAINTENANCE,
18.5, 21HP Briggs & Stratton
8 Hours or
Daily
25 Hours or
Every
Season
50 Hours or
Every
Season
100 Hours or
Every
Season
Yearly
Check Engine Oil Level * •
Service Air Pre-Cleaner * •
Change Oil * •
Service Air Filter * •
Change Oil & Filter * •
Clean Cooling Fins * •
Replace Air Filter * •
Replace Spark Plug •
Replace Fuel Filter † •
Check Valve Clearance † •
ENGINE MAINTENANCE,
24, 26HP Briggs & Stratton
8 Hours
or Daily
25 Hours
or Every
Season
50 Hours
or Every
Season
100 Hours
or Every
Season
100-400
Hours
Check Engine Oil Level * •
Replace Air Filter * •
Change Oil * •
Change Oil & Filter * •
Clean Cooling Fins * •
Replace Spark Plugs •
Replace Fuel Filter † •
Clean Combustion Chamber •