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SECTION 4: MOWER MAINTENANCE
Daily
First 8
Hours
Every 50
Hours or
Annually*
Every 100
Hours or
Annually*
Every
250
Hours
Section
Check all belts for proper alignment
Section 2 (Pump)
6 (Deck)
Check tire pressure and wheel lug nuts
Check battery terminal connections
Check condition of blades
Check for fuel and oil leakage
Check deck and engine compartment for
debris and clean as necessary
Change engine oil and filter
Initial change of hydraulic oil and filter
Replace air element and pre-cleaner
Clean or replace spark plugs and set gap
Change hydraulic oil and filter
Clean combustion chamber
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Check and adjust valve clearance
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Clean and lap valve seating surface
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*Maintenance by hour or annually whichever comes first
Check air and fuel filter more often in dusty conditions
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Get maintenance performed at a registered dealership
SECTION 5: MOWER STORAGE &
TRANSPORTATION
5.1 Keep the mower from collecting debris by storing in a covered area while not in use.
5.2 Fuel can harm your mower if left for more than 30 days without changing, especially if the fuel contains
ethanol. Never use fuel with more than 10% ethanol by volume. E-15 is not permitted.
5.3 Disconnect the negative battery cable when the mower will be stored for more than 30 days.
5.4 Always secure the mower properly when transporting.
5.5 Do not load the mower on a trailer while the blades are engaged.
5.6 Do not use ramps to load the mower.
5.7 Make sure Parking Brake is in the engaged position.
5.8 In wet conditions, tires may spin during loading/unloading. If necessary, wait for dry conditions before
loading/unloading.
5.9 Make sure the mode of transportation is suitable to bear the weight of the mower.
5.10 Deck height should be set at maximum before attempting to load.
5.11 Secure mower with at least two straps capable of securing the weight of the mower.
5.12 Always ensure the mower engine and exhaust have cooled before parking inside an enclosure.