WEEKLY (or every 40 hours}
1 .Change engine oil
2. Grease caster wheel bearings (2 places)
3. Grease caster wheel pivot bearings (2 places)
4. Scrape clean underside of cutter deck
5. Check belt tension
6. Check tire pressure
7. Check battery acid level
8. Clean engine air filter
1. Idler pulley pivots (3 places)
2. Hydro pump control arms (6 places)
3. Platform OPC push rod
4. Platform hinges (2 places)
5. Traction control lever pivot shaft (4 places)
6. Throttle control cable
7. Choke control cable
ANNUALLY
1. Remove and replace all spindle bearings
2. Remove and replace main cutter deck idler pulley
2. Remove caster wheel roller bearings, clean and relube
3. Remove and replace caster pivot bearing bushings
4. Replace three belts. Run-in and adjust tension for new belt
5. Thoroughly clean top and underside of power unit
6. Replace hydro oil filter with original Great Dane service part
7. Check all bolts and nuts for tightness
8. Remove and clean battery box
9. Replace spark plug.
MONTHLY {or every 160 hours}
1. Clean spark plugs
2. Replace engine oil filter
3. Check hydro reservoir oil level
Lubricate the following with WD 40 or LPS-2:
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
DAILY
1. Check engine oil level
2. Remove and clean engine air filter
3. Blow clean engine blower screen and fins
4. Clean out debris under belt cover
5. Inspect all belts for damage
6. Sharpen and balance cutter blades
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRED TO VALIDATE
(Dealer service invoice accepted)
INITIAL BREAK-IN PERIOD
1. Change engine oil and replace engine filter at 8 hours
2. Dump hydro oil and replace with synthetic Aeroshell W or Mobil 1, 15-W50 (about 4 qts) at 40 hours
3. Replace hydro oil filter at 40 hours
4. Adjust new belt tension at 4 hours, 8 hours and again at 24 hours