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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MS
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
50
Hours
100
Hours Yearly
Every
2Years
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level
x42
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System*
x50
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck
x51
Clean GHS Exhaust Screen*
x37
Clean GHS Blower*
x52
Service Mower Blades
x54
Check Security of Air Filtration Components
x53
Check Air Filter Restriction Gauge
x48
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points*
x43
Check Battery Electrolyte Level
x53
Check Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid
x47
Check Tire Pressure
x54
Check Drive Belts (Engine, PTO, Ground Drive)
x56
Check PTO and Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
x56
Change Engine Crankcase Oil**
x43
Clean Fuel Filter
x49
Change Engine Oil Filter
x43
Clean Air Filter Element*
x48
Check Gear Axle Oil Level
x47
Clean Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins
x53
Clean and Regap Spark Plug
x56
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
x50
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps
x56
Replace Air Filter Element
and Vacuator
Valve***
x48
Service Battery
x53
Check/Adjust Blade/Brake Action
x56
Check/Adjust Vertical Postion of
Grass-Pak
®
Switch
x63
Change Gear Axle Oil
∆
x47
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps
x56
∗ More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions
(see notes about air cleaner element under
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF KAWASAKI ENGINE)
∗∗ Change engine oil and filter after first 8 hours
of operation of a new engine (break-in period)
∗∗∗ Replace every year or after 6 cleanings
∆ Change every 2 years or 1000 hours
CAUTION
When performing maintenance with the
mower body raised, a safety prop should
be installed from back of body to chassis
frame (fail-safe protection in case of fail-
ure of body lift support). For GHS Model,
empty grass catcher before raising body.
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.