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5.1.1 Check engine oil level.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and make sure unit is on a
level surface.
b) Check with engine cool.
c) Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick. DO NOT screw into place. Remove dipstick and check oil level.
d) If the oil level is low, add oil as specified in the Engine Owner’s Manual to
bring the oil level up to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with oil level below the
“LOW” (or “ADD”) mark or over the “FULL” mark.
5.1.2 Clean engine air cooling system.
Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Excessive debris can cause the engine and hydraulic
system to overheat.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Excessive debris around the engine cooling air intake
and around the hydraulic pumps can create a fire
hazard.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Clean all debris from around the engine and hydraulic
pumps daily.
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
b) Clean all debris from engine air intake screen, around engine shrouding,
and around the hydraulic pumps.
5.1.3 Clean grass build-up under mower deck and check mower blades.
Service Interval: Daily
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance
relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could
be dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not be enough
support or may misfunction allowing the unit to fall,
which could cause injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks
for support. Use adequate jack stands or equivalent
support.
a) Disengage PTO.
b) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
c) Raise deck and block up using proper safety precautions.