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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
Each Use
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the safety system.
• Clean the cooling system.
1
• Clean the mower housing.
• Check the air cleaner.
Every 5 Hours
• Check the cutting blades.
• Check cutting blades
• Grease blade spindle bearings
Every 25 Hours
• Check hydraulic fluid level
• Grease mower support and push arms
• Grease brake lever
• Grease both idler pulley pivots
• Oil the linkage bushings.
1
• Check the battery electrolyte.
• Check the tire pressure.
Every 40 Hours • Grease front tires
Every 50 Hours • Check belts for wear/cracks
Every 100 Hours
• Change the engine oil.
1
• Check hydraulic lines
• Change hydraulic filter
Every 200 Hours
• Change the oil filter.
1
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Check the spark plug(s).
Every 250 Hours • Service main air cleaner element
1
Every 500 Hours or at
Storage
• Adjust and grease caster pivots
• Adjust wheel hub slotted nut
• Replace inner air cleaner element
1
Before Storage
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.