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Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower.
* See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**** Drain the fuel filter every spring and fall or when the dashboard display light turns on.
Replace the fuel filter element every 800 hours or as required.
Tire Pressure
Front 12-15 psi (83-104 kPa)
Rear 6-8 psi (41-55 kPa)
Figure 18. Checking Tire Pressure
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation”
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.
Before Before Every Every Every Spring
SAFETY ITEMS First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & Fall
Check Safety Interlock System ●●
Check Tractor Brakes ●●
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time ●●
Before Before Every Every Every Spring
NORMAL CARE ITEMS First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & Fall
Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware ●●●
Check Coolant Level (Liquid cooled models)* ●●
Change Coolant (Liquid cooled models)* *Every 400 Hours
Check & Clean Radiator Screen
(Liquid cooled models)
* ●
Clean Engine Oil Cooler* ***●
Check Engine Air Filter* ***●
Check Engine Oil Level* ●● ●
Change Engine Oil & Filter*, ** ** ***●
Lubricate Tractor & Mower ***●
Check Tire Pressure ●
Check Transmission Fluid ●
Change Transmission Fluid & Filter Every 400 Hours***
Check/Replace Fuel Filter (Gas)# (Diesel)**** #● ****●
Clean Battery & Cables ●
Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades ●
Inspect Spark Plug(s)*(Models w/gas engines) ●