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c. lubricate the wear points. Follow the Lubri-
cation Chart.
d. After the first five hours, change the engine
oil and engine oil filter.
B. Every 25 Hour Checks
1. Service the engine foam element air cleaner.*
2. Grease the three spindle bearings.
C. Every 50 Hour Checks
1. Change the engine oil. (Every 25 hours under
heavy duty operation.)
2. Clean or replace the engine’s paper air
cleaner element.*
3. Check the battery’s electrolyte level, if
equipped with fill caps.
4. Clean the engine cooling fins and external
surfaces.*
5. Lubricate wear points.
Follow the Oil Chart.
6. Lubricate all grease fittings.
Follow the
Lubrication Chart.
D. Every 100 Hour Checks
1. Change the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours
under heavy duty operation.)
2. Check the engine spark plugs.
* Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty
conditions.
**Reference Engine Owner’s Manual
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OIL CHART
Apply a few drops of SAE 20W-50 engine oil, grease, or use a spray
lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess.
Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.
Number of Oil Points Description
DAILY
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
WEEKLY
1
2
2
2
2
Deck Suspension Pivots
Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
Height Adjustment Stop Pivots
Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
Transport Handle Pivots
Transport Handle Pin
Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
Seat Hinge
Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings
Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings
Pump Control Lever Pivots
Grass Collection System Lid Hinges
(If Mower is so equipped)
LUBRICATION CHART
Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease
No. of Grease Fittings Description
EVERY 25 HOURS
3
WEEKLY
2
2
4
2
2
Blade Spindle Bearings
Front Caster Wheels
Front Caster Wheel Spindles
Mowing Deck Pivots
Deck Take-Up Idler Pivots
Mower Deck Ball Wheels