Maintenance Instructions
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL S14i
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
100
Hours
400
Hours
Yearly
Every
2 Years
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level x 50
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System* x 59
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck x 60
Clean GHS Exhaust Screen* x 61
Clean GHS Blower* x 61
Service Mower Blades x 64
Check Security of Air Filtration Components x 63
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points* x 51
Check Battery Electrolyte Level x 63
Check Transaxle Fluid x 55
Check Tire Pressure x 64
Check Drive Belts (Engine, PTO, Ground Drive) x 65
Check Deck Gearbox Oil Seals x 65
Check Safety Switch System x 67
Clean or Replace Air Cleaner Precleaner* x 58
Change Engine Crankcase Oil** x 51
Check/Clean Air Filter Element* x 58
Clean Transaxle Housing x 62
Check Security of Drive Tire
Mounting Nuts (75 to 85
lb·ft)
x 64
Check Blade Brake Action x 66
Check/Adjust Blade Clutch x 79
Replace Air Filter Element*** x 58
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter
Δ
x 56
Check/Adjust Engine Valve Clearance x 66
Replace Fuel Filter x 72
Clean Engine Cooling Fins x 59
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps x 66
Service Battery x 63
Check/Adjust Vertical Position of
Grass-Pak
®
Switch
x 82
Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock x 67
Check Transmission Control Settings x 66
Check PTO U-Joints for Wear/Looseness x 67
Check/Regap Spark Plug x 66
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps x 66
Replace Ignition Wire x 66
* More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions (refer to notes about air cleaner element in
IMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF THE KOHLER ENGINE)
** Change engine oil after rst 5 hours of operation of a new engine (break-in period)
*** Air cleaner is engine mounted Kohler Quad-Clean
™ unit, replace lter every 400 hours or when worn or damaged
Δ Change transaxle oil after the initial break-in period of 75-100 hours operation
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.