Simplicity 5022285 - Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Safety Items; Rider Maintenance

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Regular Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of
your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by
the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
• •
Check Rider Brakes
• •
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
• •
RIDER MAINTENANCE Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
• •
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades**
•
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
•
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
•
Clean Battery & Cables
•
Check Tire Pressure
•
Check Hydraulic Oil
• •
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter **
•
ENGINE MAINTENANCE Before
Each
Use
Every
5
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Engine Oil Level
•
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake **
•
Service Air Filter *
Change Oil & Filter *
Check / Replace Spark Plugs *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.