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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 Use • Oil—change
Each Use
• Oil—check level
• Safety System—check
• Brake—check
• Engine—clean outside
5 Hours
• Brake—check
• Wheel Bearings—grease
1
25 Hours
• Foam Air Cleaner—service
1
• Tires—check pressure
50 Hours • Belts—check for wear/cracks
100 Hours
• Oil—change
1
• Paper Air Cleaner—replace
1
• Electric Clutch–Adjust
• Engine—clean outside
200 Hours
• Fuel Filter—replace
• Spark Plug(s)—check
• Oil Filter—change (200 hours or every other oil change)
• Transmission Couplings—grease
1
At storage
• Chipped Surfaces—paint
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions.
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do
any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval/Specification
Foam Element: Clean and re-oil after every 25 operating
hours.
Paper Element: Replace after every 100 operating hours.
Note: Service the air cleaner more frequently (every few
hours) if operating conditions are extremely dusty or
sandy.
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