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Maintenance Instructions
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART
RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL C23i
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
100
Hours
200
Hours
300
Hours
400
Hours
Yearly
Every
2 Years
Ref.
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Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level
x 52
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System*
x 61
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck
x 63
Clean GHS Exhaust Screen*
x 63
Clean GHS Blower*
x 64
Service Mower Blades
x 67
Check Security of Air Filtration Components
x 66
Check Function of Oil Pressure Warning Horn
x 28
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points*
x 55
Check Transaxle Fluid
x 55
Check Tire Pressure
x 67
Check Drive Belts
(Engine, PTO/Blower, Ground Drive)
x 68
Check Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
x 69
Check Safety Switch System
x 70
Check Turbine Precleaner*
x 59
Check Air Filter Element*
x 60
Clean Transaxle Housing
x 65
Check Security of Drive Tire
Mounting Nuts (75 to 85 lb·ft)
x 67
Check Blade Brake Action
x 69
Check/Regap Spark Plugs
x 69
Change Engine Crankcase Oil**
x 53
Change Engine Crankcase Oil Filter***
x 53
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter
Δ
x 58
Replace Air Filter Element and Safety Filter
ΔΔ
x 60
Replace Fuel Filter
x 77
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
x 62
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps
x 69
Service Battery
x 66
Check/Adjust Vertical
Position of Grass-Pak
®
Switch
x 82
Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock
x 70
Service Solenoid Shift Starter
x 69
Check Transmission Control Settings
x 69
Check PTO U-Joints for Wear/Looseness
x 70
Remove Engine Shroud and Clean Cylinder
Head Cooling Fins
x 62
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps
x 69
Replace Ignition Wires
x 69
* More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions (refer to notes about air cleaner element in
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE KOHLER ENGINE)
** Factory service uses Kohler PRO
®
oil. If conventional oil is used for oil changes instead of the
Kohler PRO
®
, the oil must be changed every 100 hours.
*** Factory service uses a Kohler PRO
®
lter. If a conventional Kohler lter is used for oil changes instead of the
Kohler PRO
®
version, the lter must be changed every 200 hours.
Δ Change transaxle oil after the initial break-in period of 75-100 hours operation
ΔΔ
Air cleaner is remote mounted
Enginaire™ unit, replace lter(s) every 400 hours or when worn or damaged
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.