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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
Break-In
8 hours (Daily)
40 hours (Weekly)
100 hours (Biweekly)
200 hours (Monthly)
Procedure Comments
X Check all hardware for proper tightness
X Change engine oil and filter at 5 hours See engine manufacturer information
X Check belt tension 2 hour, 4 hour, and 8 hour intervals.
X Check engine oil level Do not overfill
X Remove debris from oil cooler See engine manufacturer information
X Clean hydraulic pump cooling fins MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
X Remove debris from under belt cover MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
X Sharpen cutter blades MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
- Grease spindle bearings (2 pumps of hand gun) + US Lithium MP White Grease 2125
X Clean air filter MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
X Check tire pressure Add air if necessary
X Check battery acid level Use distilled water only
X Check belt tension Adjust as needed.
X Replace air filter MORE OFTEN IF NEEDED
X Change engine oil See engine manufacturer information
X Grease caster wheel bearings Chassis grease - Qty 2
X Grease caster wheel pivots Chassis grease - Qty 2
X Grease idler arm pivots Chassis grease - Qty 3
X Grease push arms Chassis grease - Qty 2
X Grease control levers Chassis grease - Qty 2
X Grease bell crank Chassis grease - Qty 4
X Grease height adjustment Chassis grease - Qty 1
X Check all hardware for proper tightness
X Change engine oil filter See engine manufacturer information
X Check hydraulic fluid reservoir level Add oil if needed (SAE 20W50)
X Clean and adjust spark plugs See engine manufacturer information
Every 500 hours (Bimonthly)
Drain hydraulic system and replace fluid Use SAE 20W50 motor oil
Change hydrostatic oil filter * Clean area before removing filter
Adjust air gap on electric clutch Contact your Scag dealer for information
about making this adjustment
* IMPORTANT: Use only Scag Authorized part for proper filtration.
+ Compatible Greases:
Lidok EP #2 (found at industrial shops)
Ronex MP (Exxon service stations)
Shell Alvania (Shell service stations)
Mobilux #2 (Mobil service stations)
Super Lube-M EP #2 and Super Lube-M #2 (Conoco service stations)