EN - 24
Each
Use
Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of dirt
and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or
abrasives.
NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive
type wax.
IMPORTANT: Do not spray the unit with water,
especially when the unit is warm from operation.
Water can seep into bearings and damage them.
Follow Engine Manual
Maintenance Schedule
Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to
engine manual for detailed instructions.
Every
25
Hours
Check Mower Blades Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or replace
as needed.
See Mower Blades on page 27.
Every
50
Hours
Check Air FIlter Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow
Engine Manual for maintenance schedule.
Lubricate Unit Oil all pivot points and pin connections. Grease lube
fittings. See Lubricate Unit on page 29.
Check Brake Gap Adjust gap if necessary. See Adjusting the Parking
Brake on page 31.
Every
100
Hours
Clean Battery Keep battery and its terminals clean. See Clean
Battery on page 28
.
Clean engine cooling
system
Every 100 hours of operation, check and clean the
cooling fins and inside the engine shrouds to
remove grass, chaff or dirt clogging the cooling
system and causing overheating.
Check Fasteners Check mower blade mounting hardware and all
other fasteners. Replace missing or damaged
fasteners. Tighten all nuts and bolts to their correct
torque value.
Check Belts Replace worn or deteriorated belts. See Replacing
Mower Belts on page 32 and Replacing the Hydro
Pump Belt on page 33.
Every
400
Hours
Change Hydraulic Fluid
and Filter
*
Drain hydraulic fluid tank, replace hydraulic oil filter,
refill system. See Hydraulic Fluid on page 25.
*Change hydraulic fluid and filter after first 75 hours of operation.
Period Service Task