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3 Maintenance
Maintenance Charts – Diesel Engine Models
Before Before Every Every Every Spring
SAFETY ITEMS First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Tractor Brakes
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Before Before Every Every Every Spring
NORMAL CARE ITEMS First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & Fall
Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware
Check Coolant Level
Change Coolant *Yearly
Check & Clean Radiator Screen
Check Engine Air Filter ***
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil & Filter** ***
Lubricate Tractor & Mower ***
Check Tire Pressure
Check Transmission Fluid
Change Transmission Fluid & Filter Every 400 Hours
Drain/Replace Fuel Filter *****
Clean Battery & Cables
Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades
MAINTENANCE CHARTS – DIESEL ENGINE MODELS
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower.
* See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** More often in hot (over 85° F/30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**** Drain the fuel filter every spring and fall or when the dashboard display light turns on.
Replace the fuel filter element every 800 hours or as required.