Maintenance Instructions
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MDD
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
100
Hours
200
Hours Yearly
Every
2Years
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level x 48
Check Coolant Level in Radiator
and Overflow Tank
x60
Clean Radiator Screen and Cooling Fins* x 58
Check Security of Air Filtration Components x 61
Check Air Filter Restriction Gauge x 56
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck x 58
Clean GHS Exhaust Screen* x 42
Clean GHS Blower* x 59
Service Mower Blades x 62
Check Functions of Instrument Panel and
Warning Horn
x24
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points* x 49
Check PTO Gearbox Oil Level** x 53
Check Battery Electrolyte Level x 61
Check Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid x 54
Check Tire Pressure x 62
Check Drive Belts (Jackshaft, Engine PTO,
GHS Blower, Ground Drive and Engine Fan Belt)
x63
Check Gearbox Oil Seals x 63
Check Turbine Precleaner* x 56
Check/Clean Air Filter Element*** x 56
Change Engine Crankcase Oil
∆
x48
Check Fan Belt Tension x 61
Check/Adjust Blade Clutch (PTO) / Brake Action x 78
Check Oil Level in Gear Axle x 53
Clean Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins x 60
Change Engine Oil Filter x 48
Check Radiator Hoses and Clamps x 64
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps x 64
Replace Air Filter Element and
Vacuator™ Valve***
x56
Replace Fuel Filters x72
Flush Radiator and Change Coolant x 58
Service Battery x61
Check Fuel Injection Nozzle Pressure x 64
Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock x 81
Check Engine Valve Clearance
∆∆
x64
Change Gear Axle Oil
∆∆∆
x53
Change Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid
∆∆∆
x54
Replace Radiator Hoses and Clamps x 64
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps x64
∗ More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions (refer to notes about air cleaner element in
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF KUBOTA ENGINE)
∗∗ Change PTO gearbox oil after first 100 hours of operation (break-in period)
∗∗∗ Air cleaner is remote mounted Donaldson Radialseal™ unit, replace filter every year or after 6 cleanings
∆ Change engine oil and filter after first 35 hours of operation of a new engine (break-in period)
∆∆ Check every year or 800 hours
∆∆∆ Change every 2 years or 1000 hours
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.