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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 5 hours
• Hydraulic fluid—check level
• Engine oil—change
• Hydraulic filter—change
Each Use
• Engine oil—check level
• Safety system—check
• Mower Housing—clean
• Engine cooling system—clean
1
Every 5 Hours
• Cutting blades—check
• Blade Spindle Bearings—grease
Every 25 Hours
• Chassis—grease
1
• Linkage bushings—oil
1
• Hydraulic fluid—check
• Foam air cleaner—service
1
• Battery—check electrolyte
Every 50 Hours
• Belts—check for wear/cracks
• Tires—check pressure
• Spark arrester—service
1
Every 100 Hours
• Engine oil—change
1
• Hydraulic lines—check
• Engine cooling system—clean
1
• Paper air cleaner—service
1
• Spark plug(s)—check
Every 200 Hours
• Oil filter—change (200 hours or every other oil change)
1
• Hydraulic filter—change
• Fuel filter—replace
• Paper air cleaner—replace
1
Every 500 Hours or at
Storage
• Caster pivot— adjustment
• Wheel hub slotted nut— adjustment
Before Storage Service
• Battery–charge, Disconnect cables
• Gasoline—drain
• 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.