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1. Initial oil change is after 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after ever 40 hours. operating. Change
more often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather periods.
2. Torque initially and after first 2 hours of operation.
3. Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual
for recommendations and other maintenance items.
4. Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions.
5. Pump drive belt only–Inspect every 6 months or 100 hours and replace of worn or cracking is noticed.
Otherwise, replace ever 200 hours or 2 years, whichever comes first.
6. Check fuel line hoses, fuel valve and grommet for any cracks or leaks
7. Honda engine only.
8. Kohler engine only.
References:
a Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual
NOTE: After completing Maintenance cycle (100 hours), repeat cycle.
Introduction
Regular maintenance is the best prevention for costly downtime or expensive, premature repair. The fol-
SERVICE AT INTERVALS INDICATED
WEEKLY OR 50
HOURS
ANNUALLY OF
100 HOURS
Verify safety start interlock system
Prior to each use
Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged
parts
Prior to each use
Visually inspect tires
Prior to each use
Check oil level, engine (1)
Prior to each use or ever 4 hrs.
Clean air intake screen (4)
Prior to each use or ever 4 hrs.
Clean Foam element (4)
Prior to each use or ever 4 hrs.
Check fuel level
Prior to each use
Blades–sharpen & securely fastened
Prior to each use
Discharge chute–securely in place & in lowest position
Prior to each use
Grease deck height pivots
X
Grease front wheel bearings
X
Change engine oil & filter (1) (3)
X
Clean cylinder and head fins (a)
X
Check battery connections
X
Check tire pressure with a gauge
X
Clean engine exterior (a)
X
Replace air cleaner paper element (4)
X
Clean and re-gap spark plugs (a)
X
Check pump and deck belt tension & condition (5)
X
Check fuel lines (6)
X
Tighten lug nuts on wheels (2)
X
Change fuel filter
X
Replace spark plugs
X
Check engine valve clearance (a)
Every 200 hours or 2 years
Service starter (8)(a)
Every 200 hours or 2 years
Replace EZT pump belt
Every 200 hours or 2 years