John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Break-In Period
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Break-In Service
IMPORTANT: Keep wheel hardware tight to avoid
tractor damage. Check wheel
hardware torque before operating,
twice during first ten hours of
operation, after fifty hours of
operation, and periodically
thereafter.
During the First 10 Hours of Operation:
Perform daily or 10 hours service. (See Service
Intervals in Lubrication and Maintenance section)
Tighten wheel hardware. (See Wheels, tyres, and
Treads section)
After the First 50 Hours of Operation:
Tighten wheel hardware. (See Wheels, tyres, and
Treads section)
Check alternator/fan belt tension and tighten air intake
and cooling system hose clamps
Perform 50 Hours Service
After the First 100 Hours of Operation:
Replace transmission-hydraulic filter element
Change engine oil and filter
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See Engine Break-In Oil in Service section for additional
information.
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