Simplicity ZT4000 Series Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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.
SAFETY ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
RIDER MAINTENANCE Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower
Blades**
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
***
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
Clean Battery & Cables
Check Tire Pressure
Check Hydraulic Oil
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter **
ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Engine Oil Level
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake **
Service Air Filter *
Change Oil & Filter *
Check / Replace Spark Plugs *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*** Service after the first 25 hours of operation, then every 100 hours of operation.
Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance