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Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower.
‡ Clean or replace exhaust screen every 50 hours.
* See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
** Change original engine oil after initial break-in period. Refer to engine owner’s manual.
*** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
Always refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for specific engine information.
Before Every Every Every Every Spring
SAFETY ITEMS Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours 250 Hours & Fall
Check Safety Interlock System ●
Check Tractor Brakes ●
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time ●
Before Every Every Every Every Spring
NORMAL CARE ITEMS Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours 250 Hours & Fall
Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware ●
Check Engine Oil Level * ● ***●
Check / Change Engine Air Filter *, ***
Change Engine Oil & Filter *, **
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter ●
Clean / Replace Exhaust Screen ‡
Lubricate Tractor & Mower ***●
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts Yearly
Check Battery Fluid ●
Clean Battery & Cables ●
Check Tire Pressure ●
Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades ●
GEAR TRANSMISSION SERVICE
The Peerless gear drive transmission does not require
regular maintenance. See your Authorized Dealer for
transmission service.
HYDRO TRANSMISSION SERVICE
The hydrostatic drive transmission does not require regu-
lar maintenance. See your Authorized Dealer for trans-
mission service.
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