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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
• Torque the wheel lug nuts.
• Replace the hydraulic filter.
• Check the drive belt tension.
• Check the steering pump belt.
8 hours
• Check the engine oil.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Clean the suction strainer
3
25 hours • Clean and oil the foam air cleaner element.
2
50 hours
• Check the battery electrolyte level.
• Check the battery cable connections.
• Clean the suction strainer.
100 hours
• Change the engine oil (includes synthetic oil).
1
• Replace the engine oil filter.
• Lubricate all grease fittings.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Inspect the brakes.
• Clean the engine rotating screen.
2
• Replace the paper cleaner element.
2
• Inspect the brake and parking brake.
• Inspect the condition and wear of the tires.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts.
• Check the front wheel toe-in.
• Check the steering pump belt.
• Check the operation of the Neutral gear shift position.
200 hours
• Change the spark plugs.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check the shift cables.
• Check the drive belt.
400 hours or yearly
• Change the pump drive gearbox fluid.
• Inspect the fuel lines.
800 hours or yearly
• Change the transaxle/hydraulic fluid.
• Replace the hydraulic filter.
1
More often when operating under heavy load or high temperatures
2
More often in dusty, dirty conditions
3
More often when using wetable powers
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.