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MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
SERVICE DAILY:
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check blade guard for damage.
3. Check engine air lter, replace if dirty. Service sooner
if used in dusty conditions.
4. Clean machine daily.
SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS:
1. Replace engine oil and lter.
2. Clean engine/motor air ns.
3. Lubricate Depth Control Grease Fitting (X).
4. Check wheels for wear or damage.
5. Check blade drive belt tension.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE:
Before performing any maintenance, ALWAYS park the machine on a level surface with the engine “OFF” and
the engine switch set in the “OFF” position. Let the machine cool down! Other maintenance and repairs
should only be carried out by a qualied technician.
FS 513:
Replacing Engine Air Filter (S):
If the engine seems weak, produces black smoke or runs
unevenly, the air lter may be clogged. For this reason,
it is important to clean and replace the air lter regularly.
Check engine manual for detailed instructions.
Cleaning/replacement of the air lter is carried out as fol-
lows:
1.Undo the wing nut (S1) and lift off the cyclone air lter
cowling (S2).
2.Remove the foam rubber pre-lter (S3) and clean using
a mild detergent. Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth. Soak
it with new engine oil. Squeeze out excess oil.
3.Remove the wing nut (S4) in the air lter and remove
the paper lter (S5). Tap the paper lter against a xed
surface to remove dust. If the paper lter is still dirty or
damaged, it MUST be replaced.
NOTICE
DO NOT use compressed air over 2 bar / 30 PSI to
clean the paper lter.
DO NOT wash paper lter.
DO NOT oil paper lter.
4.Ret the air lter as follows:
Mount the paper lter in the air lter housing and tighten
the wing nut.
5.Ret foam rubber pre-lter (S3) on the paper lter (S5).
6.Ret with the air lter cowling (S2).
FS 520 / FS 524:
The air lter on these models are “Snorkel Type” and are
supplied by engine manufacture. See engine operation
manual for service information. If used in dusty condi-
tions, use the recommended service interval shown in this
document.