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5.1.6 Check for loose hardware.
Service Interval: Daily
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b) Visually inspect machine for any loose hardware or any other possible
problem. Tighten or replace any hardware before operating.
5.1.7 Service pre-cleaner element and air cleaner.
Service Interval: See Engine Owners Manual
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b) See engine owners manual for cleaning instructions.
5.1.8 Change engine oil.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
NOTE: Change oil after first five (5) hrs. of operation. Follow engine
manufacturer's recommendations for future oil changes.
a) Disengage blades.
b) Stop engine and remove spark plug wires(s).
c) Drain oil while engine is
warm
from operation or if oil is to be changed after
the unit has been sitting for awhile, run engine for a few minutes to get it
warm.
d) Remove the oil drain plug from the right hand side of the engine. Allow oil to
drain, replace drain plug.
e) Replace the oil filter per the engine owners manual (Kohler and Kawasaki
only, there is no filter on B&S engine). Clean around oil filter and unscrew
filter to remove. Before the new filter is installed, apply a thin coating of oil on
the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until rubber seal contacts
the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
f) Clean around oil fill cap and remove. Fill to specified capacity and replace
cap. Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for correct oil level and the SAE Grade
recommended by the manufacturer.
Do Not overfill
.
g) Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop engine and recheck oil levels.
5.1.9 Check tire pressures.
Service Interval: 40 hrs.
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s). Check air
pressure in tires;
recommended tire pressure is: rear, 12 to 16 psi; pneumatic casters, 22 psi.
b) Inflate tires to pressures stated above. Measure circumference of each drive
tire. Adjust tire pressures within the above range to try to make tire
circumferences match as closely as possible.
Note: Front caster tires have permanent tire sealant installed.
5.1.10 Check grease level, input and output shaft bearing wear on Peerless Transmission.
(Replace gearbox grease yearly)
Service Interval: 160 hrs.
a) Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s).
b) Place drive levers and neutral lock/park brake latches in the neutral lock
position.
c) Remove shifter lever from top of transmission.
d) Remove shifter plate from top of transmission and the two leads from the
neutral start switch.
e) Release the tension on the transmission belt.