Maintenance
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 grass build-up from under the deck.
Every 40 hours
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Grease the hydro control arm support bushings.
Every 50 hours
• Service the air cleaner. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine
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
• Check the spark plugs.
Every 500 hours
• Change the hydraulic lter (Every 250 hours/yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50)
Every 600 hours
• Replace the air cleaner elements. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the
Engine manual for additional information.)
Monthly
• Check the battery charge.
Yearly
• Grease the front caster wheel hubs.
• Grease front caster pivots.
• Grease the idler pivots (Mower Deck).
• Grease the idler pivot (Pump Drive).
• Lubricate the caster wheel hubs.
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