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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower.You will need to keep a record
of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time
recorded by the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
200
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Safety Interlock System • •
Check Rider Brakes • •
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time • •
RIDER MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
200
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware •
Check / Clean Engine Cooling Fins •
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch •
Lubricate Rider & Mower ** •
Clean Battery & Cables •
Check Tire Pressure •
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades** •
Check Transmission Oil •
Change Transmission Oil Filter ** •
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
200
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Engine Oil Level •
Check / Change Engine Air Filter *
Change Engine Oil & Filter *
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
Regular Maintenance