Sabre Yard and Garden Tractors
Introduction
Product Identification
Safety
Operating
Replacement Parts
Service Interval Chart
Service Lubrication
Service Engine
Service Transmission
Service Mower
Service Electrical
Service Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Storing Machine
Assembly
Specifications
Warranty
Sabre by John Deere Quality Statement
Service Record
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Service Interval Chart
Servicing Your Machine
Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine. Service procedures included in this manual but not on this chart are to be performed on an as needed basis.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If you operate mower in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions, service more often than shown below. |
After the first 5 hours of operation (break-in period):
ˇ Check wheel bolt torque (also check again at 50 hours for break-in, then every 200 hours)
ˇ Change engine oil (also change oil again at 50 hours for break-in, then every 100 hours, or every season.
ˇ Lubricate front steering spindles, wheel bearings and axle pivot
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.