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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
• Check the hydraulic fluid level.
• Change the engine oil.
• Change the hydraulic filter.
Each Use
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the safety system.
• Clean the engine air intake
1
.
• Clean the mower housing.
Every 25 Hours
• Service the foam air cleaner
1
.
• Check the battery electrolyte.
Every 50 Hours
• Check the hydraulic fluid level.
• Grease the brake lever.
• Oil the linkage bushings
1
.
• Grease the mower support and push arms.
• Grease the blade spindle bearings.
• Grease both idler pulley pivots.
• Grease the front wheels.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check the belts for wear and cracks.
Every 40 Hours • Grease the front tires.
Every 50 Hours • Check the belts for wear and cracks.
Every 100 Hours
• Change the engine oil
1
.
• Service the paper air cleaner
1
.
• Check the spark plug(s).
• Check the hydraulic lines.
Every 200 Hours
• Change the hydraulic filter.
• Change the oil filter
1
.
• Replace the paper air cleaner
1
.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Grease the brake lever pivot.
Every 300 Hours • Clean the cooling system
1
.
Every 500 Hours or at
Storage
• Adjust and grease the caster pivot.
• Adjust the wheel hub slotted nut.
Before Storage
• Perform all the maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Drain the gasoline.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the cables.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
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More often in dusty, dirty conditions