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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After first 8 hours
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the drive belt tension.
• Check the starter belt tension.
Every 8 hours
• Check the engine oil.
• Check the tire pressure.
After first 20 hours • Check the front wheel toe-in at the proper ride height.
Every 50 hours
• Check the battery fluid level.
• Check the battery cable connections.
• Change the engine oil (includes synthetic oil).
1
Every 100 hours
• Lubricate all grease fittings.
• Clean the engine rotating screen.
2
• Inspect the air cleaner filter.
2
• Replace the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake and parking brake.
• Inspect the condition and wear of the tires.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts.
• Check the front suspension toe-in and ride height.
Every 200 hours
• Replace the air cleaner filter.
• Check the brake cable adjustments.
• Inspect the drive belt.
• Inspect and adjust the starter belt.
Every 400 hours or
yearly
• Inspect the fuel lines.
Every 800 hours or
yearly
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Change the transaxle oil.
• Replace the spark plugs.
1
More often when operating under heavy load or high temperatures
2
More often in dusty, dirty conditions
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.