RC Mowers TK-44E - Maintenance; Service Position; Hour; Maintenance Meter

MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Avoid Injury
Read and understand the
Safety
section before
proceeding.
Proper maintenance can prolong the life of
unit. The
Maintenance Schedule that follows shows the
recommended service schedule.
Your RC Mowers dealer can provide service and
adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak
efficiency. Contact an authorized engine
manufacturer’s service center for engine service.
More frequent service may be required due to
working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient
temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
See the maintenance instructions in the
Engine
Manual for additional information.
SERVICE POSITION
1. Park unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Stop engine, remove key and wait for
moving parts to stop and for hot parts to
cool.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. Pull hood latch and rotate hood forward.
5. Chock tracks. Strap and clamp unit onto
lift,
if used.
WARNING: Avoid Injury
Hood assembly is heavy. Secure your
footing to accommodate weight shift
when rotating hood forward.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Service Performed
Each Use
Every 25 hrs
Every 50 hrs
Every 100 hrs
Every 400 hrs
Every 500 hrs
Check Hydraulic
System
•
Check Engine Oil *
•
Change Engine Oil *
Check Tire Pressure
•
Check Mower
Blades
•
Check Air Filter *
•
Check Carbon
Canister Filter
•
Lubricate Unit
•
Check Parking
Brake
•
Clean Battery
•
Clean Engine
Cooling System *
•
Check Fasteners
•
Check Belts
•
Change Hydraulic
Oil and Filter **
•
Lubricate Caster
Fork Bearings
•
Lubricate Caster
Wheel Bearings
•
Adjust Clutch‡
•
* Refer to engine manual for instructions.
** Change after first 75 hours of operation.
‡ Adjust clutch every 500 hours or once per
season if used
less than 500 hours.
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