Service Intervals - 11
SERVICE INTERVALS
Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Please use the following timetables to perform routine
maintenance on your machine.
NOTE: The following initial break-in items must be
performed and verified to validate the warranty (dealer
service invoice accepted).
Break-In (After First 8 Hours of Operation)
Change engine oil and filter.
Check drive belt tension.
Check transmission neutral adjustment.
Check wheel nut torque.
Break-In (After First 24 Hours of Operation)
Check drive belt tension.
Break-In (After First 40 Hours of Operation)
Change transmission oil and filter.
Every 40 Hours
Change engine oil.
Grease HOC shafts (five places).
Grease caster wheel pivot bearings (two places).
Grease caster wheel bearings (two places).
Grease mower deck thrust arms (two places).
Grease mower deck spindle bearings (three places) if
equipped.
Remove debris from the underside of the mower deck.
Check drive belt tension.
Check tire pressure.
Check battery electrolyte level.
Clean engine air filter.
Check wheel nut torque.
Every 160 Hours
Clean and inspect spark plugs.
Change engine oil filter.
Check transmission oil level.
Lubricate mower deck idler pulley pivots (three places).
Lubricate seat platform hinges (two places)
Lubricate pump control arms (five places).
Lubricate control lever pivot shafts (two places).
Lubricate throttle cable.
Lubricate choke control cable.
Every 500 Hours
Change transmission oil and filter.
Annually
Replace all spindle bearings (6).
Replace all mower deck idler pulleys (3).
Remove caster wheel roller bearings, clean and lubricate.
Replace drive belts. Run-in and adjust tension.
Clean power unit.
Replace hydraulic oil filter.
Check all bolts and nuts; tighten as needed.
Remove battery. Clean battery and holder.
Replace spark plugs.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme
conditions may require more frequent service
intervals:
• Engine components may become dirty or
plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or
other severe conditions.
• Engine oil and spark plugs may lose efficiency if
vehicle is operated constantly at slow or low engine
speeds or with frequent short trips.