Briggs & Stratton 5900559 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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.
Regular Maintenance
RIDER MAINTENACE
Before Each Use
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Every 25 Hours
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades*
Initial Check / Adjustment of PTO Clutch
Lubricate Rider & Mower*
Check Tire Pressure
Every 100 Hours
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
Clean Battery & Cables
Every 250 Hours
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter*
* More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
** If equipped. Replace if damaged.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Engine Oil Level / Engine Coolant Level
Every 25 Hours
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake*
Every 50 Hours
Check / Clean Spark Arrester**
Refer to Engine Owner’s Operator’s Manual
Service Air Filter
Change Oil & Filter
Check / Replace Spark Plugs
Check / Replace Fuel Filter
Check Engine Oil Level
Interval: Before Each Use
Refer to the engine owners manual for dipstick and
oil fill locations and specific engine oil check and fill
procedures.
Engine Maintenance
For engine maintenance schedules and procedures,
please refer to the engine operator’s manual.
Not for
Reproduction