Regular

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule & Procedures

The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower.

SAFETY ITEMS

Before

Every 5

Every

Every

Every

Spring

 

Each

Hours

25

100

250

& Fall

 

Use

 

Hours

Hours

Hours

 

Check Safety Interlock System

 

 

 

 

 

Check Tractor Brakes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Mower Blade Stopping Time

 

 

 

 

TRACTOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Before

Every 5

Every

Every

Every

Spring

 

Each

Hours

25

100

250

& Fall

 

Use

 

Hours

Hours

Hours

 

Check Timing Belt Tension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Moving System V Belt Tension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Clean Cooling Fins (If Equipped)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Adjust PTO Clutch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate Tractor & Mower **

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts

 

 

 

 

 

Yearly

Clean Battery & Cables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Tire Pressure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades**

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS

Before

Every 5

Every

Every

Every

Spring

 

Each

Hours

25

50

100

& Fall

 

Use

 

Hours

Hours

Hours

 

Check Engine Oil Level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Change Engine Air Filter *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change Engine Oil *

 

 

 

B & S

Change Engine Oil & Filter *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect Spark Plug(s) *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check / Replace Fuel Filter *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

= All Models

B & S = Briggs & Stratton Models

*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.

Check Tire Pressure

Service Interval: Every 25 Hours

Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained at the levels shown in the chart (see Figure 11). Note that these pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation” stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and extend tire life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Size

PSI

bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22 x 10,0-8

10

0,68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20 x 8,0-8

10

0,68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 x 6,0-6

12-14

0,82-0,96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 11. Tire Pressure

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