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Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower.
• = All Models
* 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.
Check Tire Pressures
Service Interval: Every 25 Hours
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and
maintained 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.
Figure 9. Tire Pressure
Size PSI bar
22 x 10,0-8 10 0,68
20 x 8,0-8 10 0,68
15 x 6,0-6 12-14 0,82-0,96
SAFETY ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
•
Check Tractor Brakes
•
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
• •
TRACTOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware
•
Check / Clean Cooling Fins (If Equipped)
•
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
•
Lubricate Tractor & Mower **
•
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts
Yearly
Clean Battery & Cables
•
Check Tire Pressure
•
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades**
•
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
50
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Spring
& Fall
Check Engine Oil Level
•
Check / Change Engine Air Filter *
•
Change Engine Oil *
• • •
Change Engine Oil & Filter *
•
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
•
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *