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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch,
engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s)
off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside
so it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug(s).
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching
a hot engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine
area.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the rst 5 hours
• Change the engine oil.
After the rst 250 hours
• Change the hydraulic lter.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Clean the engine air cooling system.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
Every 25 hours
• Grease the belt idlers.
Every 40 hours
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Grease the deck pivots.
Every 50 hours
• Service the air cleaner. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine
Owner’s Manual for additional information.)
Every 80 hours
• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling ns.
Every 100 hours
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
Every 160 hours
• Grease the brake handle pivot.
• Check the spark plugs.
Every 500 hours
• Change the hydraulic lter (Every 250 hours/yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50)
Monthly
• Check the battery charge.
Yearly
• Grease the front caster wheel bearings.
• Grease front caster pivots.
• Lubricate the caster wheel hubs.
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