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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MB
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
50
Hours
100
Hours
250
Hours Yearly
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level
x36
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System*
x41
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck
x42
Service Mower Blades
x44
Check Security of Air Cleaner System
x44
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points*
x37
Check Transaxle Fluid
x40
Check Tire Pressure
x44
Check Drive Belts (Engine, PTO, Ground Drive)
x45
Check PTO and Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
x45
Inspect Air Filter Paper Element*
x42
Clean and Re-Oil Air Filter Foam Element
x42
Change Engine Crankcase Oil**
x36
Change Engine Oil Filter
x36
Check Security of Drive Tire
Mounting Nuts (75-85 ft-lbs.)
x22
Clean Transaxle Cooling Fins
x43
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter
x40
Replace Fuel Filter
x49
∗ More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions
(see notes about air cleaner element under
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE)
∗∗ Change engine oil and filter after first 8 hours
of operation of a new engine (break-in period)
CAUTION
When performing maintenance with the
mower body raised, a safety prop should
be installed from back of body to chassis
frame (fail-safe protection in case of fail-
ure of body lift support).
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.