Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the rst 8 operating
hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 150 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 500 hours
Every 600 hours
Yearly
Important: Refer to your Engine Operator's Manual for additional maintenance procedures.
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you
do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Lubrication
Lubricate the machine when shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal (Figure 26). Grease
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the hydraulic uid.
• Change the hydraulic lter and oil.
• Check the safety system.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Clean the air intake screen.
• Check the mower blades.
• Clean the mower deck.
• Check the hydraulic uid.
• Grease the mower support and push arms.
• Grease the blade spindle bearings.
• Grease both idler pulley pivots.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check pump drive belt.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the spark plugs.
• Check and clean engine cooling ns and shrouds.
• Inspect the belts for cracks and wear.
• Check the hydraulic hoses.
• Lubricate the machine with light oil (Refer to Lubrication).
• Replace the primary air lter.
• Replace the oil lter.
• Replace the fuel lter.
• Change the hydraulic lter and oil.
• Check the wheel hub slotted nut.
• Adjust the caster pivot bearing.
• Replace the safety air lter.
• Grease the front caster pivots (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
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more frequently when operating conditions are
extremely dusty or sandy.