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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a
record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time
recorded by the hour meter.
MOWER MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Transmission Oil Level
Every 5 Hours
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
Every 25 Hours
Lubricate Rider & Mower*
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades*
Every 100 Hours
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
Clean Battery & Cables
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Every 250 Hours
Change Transmission Oil Filter
* More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or
dusty operating conditions.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Engine Oil Level
Every 25 Hours
Check / Clean Engine Cooling Fins*
Every 50 Hours
Check / Clean Spark Arrester**
Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual
Check / Change Engine Air Filter
Change Engine Oil & Filter
Inspect Spark Plug(s)
Check / Replace Fuel Filter
* More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or
dusty operating conditions.
** If equipped. Replace if damaged.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Not for
Reproduction