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Service Interval Chart
Servicing Your Machine
Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If you operate mower in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions, service more often than shown below. |
Before Each Use
ˇ In severe conditions lubricate all mower spindles.
ˇ In severe conditions lubricate drive wheels, caster wheels and caster wheel forks.
ˇ In severe conditions check and clean engine air cleaner.
ˇ Adjust cutting height if needed.
After Each Use
ˇ Clean debris from engine, especially air intake screen.
ˇ Remove belt shields, clean belt area, check belts. Be sure shields are secure.
ˇ Clean under deck. Inspect blades.
ˇ Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts.
As Needed
ˇ Adjust transmission neutral position.
After First 25 Hours
ˇ Adjust tension on 36-inch mower deck timing belt.
ˇ Change engine oil and filter.
ˇ Check and adjust transmission drive belt.
ˇ Lubricate all mower spindles.
ˇ Lubricate caster wheels and caster wheel spindles.
ˇ Lubricate mower deck idler arm (48/54 Inch Decks).
ˇ Lubricate mower drive idler arm.
Every 25 Hours
ˇ Clean foam air cleaner element.
ˇ Lubricate all mower spindles.
ˇ Lubricate caster wheels and caster wheel spindles.
ˇ Lubricate mower deck and mower drive idler arms.
Every 50 Hours
ˇ Check battery electrolyte level.
Every 100 Hours
ˇ Change engine oil and filter (or annually).
ˇ Adjust tension on mower deck timing belt.
ˇ Clean or replace paper air cleaner element.
ˇ Replace fuel filter (or annually).
ˇ Check hydrostatic transmission reservoir oil levels.
ˇ Check mower blade stop time.