Simplicity 5101604 - Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule and Fueling

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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.
* 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.
***If equipped. Replace if damaged.
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**
•
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 *
Every 200 Hours
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
Every 200 Hours
Check / Clean Spark Arrester***
Every 50 Hours
Regular Maintenance
Regular Maintenance