Encore RAGE ER48FX730VX - Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S)

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RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE(S)
Maintenance Service Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level
• Check the mower blades
• Check the safety interlock system
• Check for loose hardware
• Check for belt obstructions
• Check for fuel and oil leakage
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and
cutting deck, including under the deck
After the first 8 hours
• Change the engine oil
After the first 100 hours
• Check the wheel hub torque
• Torque the wheel lug nuts
• Clean dust and dirt from cylinder and cylinder head fins
• Clean and regap spark plugs
Every 40 hours
• Check the condition of the belts
• Check the tire pressures
• Lubricate the caster wheel bearings
Every 100 hours
• Change the engine oil.
• Change engine oil filter
• Check the hydraulic oil level
Every 200 hours
• Grease the lift linkage pivots
Every 250 hours
• Replace the primary air cleaner
• Check secondary air cleaner – replace if dirty. See the
Engine manual for additional information
Every 500 hours
• Check the wheel hub torque
• Torque the wheel lug nuts
• Replace the secondary air cleaner. See the Engine manual
for additional information.
Every 1000 hours
• Change Hydro fluid and filter
Monthly
• Check the battery charge
Yearly
• Grease the front caster pivots