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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,
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
•
Not for
Reproduction