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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 use
• Check the hydraulic fluid level.
• Change the oil.
• Change the hydraulic filter.
Each use
• Check the oil level.
• Check the safety system.
• Clean the hopper.
• Clean the mower housing.
• Check the cutting blades.
Every 8 hours
• Check the hydraulic fluid level.
• Check the filter gage, replace filter when indicated and reset gage.
1
• Grease the chassis.
1
• Grease the drive shaft.
1
• Grease the push arm bearings.
• Grease the PTO idler.
1
Every 25 hours
• Grease the castor wheels.
• Clean the cooling systems.
1
• Check tire and castor tire pressures.
Every 40 hours
• Check the belts for wear/cracks.
• Grease the motion control lever pivot.
• Check the mower gearbox oil.
Every 100 hours
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the primary air cleaner.
1
• Check the hydraulic lines.
• Change the mower gearbox oil (initial).
Every 200 hours
• Change the oil filter.
• Change the hydraulic filter.
• Check the spark plug(s).
• Replace the fuel filter.
Every 600 hours • Replace the safety air cleaner.
1
Before storage
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage
• Drain the gasoline.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the cables.
• Check the battery electrolyte.
• Paint chipped surfaces.
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.