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Maintenance Instructions
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CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MC
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
100
Hours
200
Hours Yearly
Every
2Years
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level x 43
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System* x 52
Check Security of Air Filtration Components x 55
Check Air Filter Restriction Gauge x 51
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck x 53
Clean GHS Exhaust Screen* x 38
Clean GHS Blower* x 54
Service Mower Blades x 56
Check Function of Oil Pressure Warning Light x 23
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points* x 44
Check PTO Gearbox Oil Level** x 46
Check Battery Electrolyte Level x 55
Check Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid x 46
Check Tire Pressure x 56
Check Drive Belts (Jackshaft, Engine PTO,
GHS Blower, Ground Drive)
x57
Check Gearbox Oil Seals x 58
Check Turbine Precleaner* x 50
Check/Clean Air Filter Element
∆
x51
Change Engine Crankcase Oil
∆∆
x43
Check/Adjust Blade Clutch (PTO)/
Brake Action
x71
Check Oil Level in Gear Axle x 46
Clean Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins x 55
Clean Engine Cooling Fins x 52
Check/Regap Spark Plugs x 58
Change Engine Oil Filter x 43
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps x 58
Replace Air Filter Element
and Vacuator™ Valve
∆
x51
Replace Fuel Filter x65
Service Battery x55
Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock x 76
Service Solenoid Shift Starter x 58
Check Engine Valve Clearance x 58
Change Gear Axle Oil
∆∆∆
x46
Change Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid
∆∆∆
x47
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps x58
∗ 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 and filter 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
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.