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Maintenance
Note:
The left and right sides of the machine are determined while sitting in the seat in the
normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Important: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance
procedures.
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidentally start the engine
and seriously injure you or other bystanders.
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Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug befo re
you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside s o that it does not accidentally contact the
spark plug.
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Before each use or daily
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Check the safety interloc k system
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Check the air cleaner for dirty, loose or damaged.
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Check the engine oil level.
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Check air intake and coo ling areas, clean as necessary.
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Check the cutting blades.
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Clean the mower housing.
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Check hydraulic oil level.
Every 25 hours
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Grease all lubrication points.
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Service the paper element (more often under extremely dusty,
dirty conditions).
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Check tire pressure.
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Check the belts for wear/cracks .
Every 50 hours
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Change the engine oil and filter.
Every 100 hours
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Replace the paper element (mo re often under extremely
dusty, dirty conditions).
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Clean the blower housing (more often under extremely dusty,
dirty conditions).
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Replace the fuel filter.
Every 200 hours
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Check spark plug condition and gap.
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Change hydraulic system filter.
Every 500 hours
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Replace the spark plug.
Before storage
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Charge the battery and d isconnect battery cables.
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Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before
storage.
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Paint any chipped surfaces.