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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MT, MTEFI, MTL
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
100
Hours
200
Hours Yearly
Every
2Years
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level x 54
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System* x 64
Check Coolant Level, Radiator/Overflow Tank MTL x 67
Clean Radiator Screen and Cooling Fins* MTL x 65
Check Security of Air Filtration Components x 68
Check Air Filter Restriction Gauge x 62
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck x 67
Clean GHS Exhaust Screen* x 48
Clean GHS Blower* x 66
Service Mower Blades x 69
Check Functions of Instrument Panel and
Warning Horn
x29
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points* x 55
Check PTO Gearbox Oil Level** x 59
Check Battery Electrolyte Level x 68
Check Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid x 60
Check Tire Pressure x 69
Check Drive Belts (Jackshaft, Engine PTO,
GHS Blower, Ground Drive)
x70
Check Gearbox Oil Seals x 71
Check Turbine Precleaner* x 62
Check/Clean Air Filter Element*** x 62
Check/Adjust Blade Clutch (PTO)/Brake Action x 83
Check Oil Level in Gear Axle x 59
Clean Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins x 67
Clean Engine Cooling Fins MT, MTEFI x 64
Change Engine Crankcase Oil MT, MTEFI
∆
x55
Check Wheel Bolt Torque (75 to 85 ft-lb) x 69
Change Engine Oil Filter MT, MTEFI
∆
x55
Change Engine Crankcase Oil MTL
∆
x55
Change Engine Oil Filter MTL
∆
x55
Check Radiator Hoses and Clamps (MTL) x 71
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps x 71
Check/Regap Spark Plugs x 71
Replace Air Filter Element, safety filter,
Vacuator™ Valve***
x62
Replace Fuel Filter x77
Flush Radiator and Change Coolant (MTL) x 65
Service Battery x68
Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock x 88
Service Solenoid Shift Starter x 71
Check PTO U-Joints for Wear/Looseness x 71
Change Gear Axle Oil
∆∆
x59
Change Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid
∆∆
x60
Replace Radiator Hoses and Clamps (MTL) x 71
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps x71
Replace Ignition Wires x71
∗ More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions (refer to notes about air cleaner element in
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF KOHLER 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 5 hours of operation of a new engine (break-in period)
∆∆ Change every 2 years or 1000 hours
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.