Service Intervals


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions may require more frequent service intervals: • Engine components may become dirty or plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions. • Engine oil can degrade if machine is operated constantly at slow or low engine speeds or for frequent short periods of time.

Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine.

• Check engine oil level.

• Clean debris from around muffler, engine cooling fins, and engine cover.

• Clean debris from mower.

• Change engine oil.

• Change engine oil.

• Clean air filter foam precleaner.

• Check air filter paper element, replace if very dirty.

• Check blade bolt for tightness.

• Clean drive belt and transmission area.

• Check drive belt for wear and tension.

• Check spark arrestor (if equipped) and clean if necessary.

• Replace spark plug.

• Replace air filter paper element.

• Check valve clearance.¹

Take your machine to an authorized dealer to have valve clearance checked.