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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Each Use
• Engine Oil—check the level
• Safety System—check
• Brakes—check
• Engine—clean the outside
• Idler Pivots—grease
After first 5 Hours • Engine Oil—change
After first 8 Hours • Mower Belt—check the tension
8 Hours
• Cutting Blades—check
• Mower Housing—clean
• Caster Wheels—grease
• Wheel Bearings—grease
1
After first 25 Hours • Mower Belt—check tension
25 Hours
• Foam Air Cleaner—service
1
• Paper Air Cleaner—clean
1
50 Hours
• Belts—check for wear/cracks
• Mower Belt—check the tension
• Mower Belt Idler Pivots—grease
• Tires—check pressure
100 Hours
• Engine Oil—change
1
• Spark Plug—check
• Engine—clean the outside
• Paper Air Cleaner—replace
1
• Transmission Couplings—grease
1
200 Hours
• Engine Oil Filter—change (200 hours or every other oil change)
• Fuel Filter—replace
At storage
• Chipped Surfaces—paint
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storing the mower
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions.
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.