Service Intervals

Daily

• Check safety systems.
• Check and tighten loose hardware.
• Check fuel level.
• Change engine oil level.
• Check air intake screen.
• Check tire pressure and brakes.

Initial Service 8 Hours

• Change engine oil and filter.
• Lubricate mower spindles and pivot points.
• Lubricate front axle pivot and axle spindles.

Every 25 Hours

• Lubricate front axle pivot and axle spindles.

Yearly or Every 50 Hours

• Clean/replace emission filter (if equipped).
• Sharpen/replace mower blades.
• Check/replace mower drive belt.
• Check/level mower deck.
• Clean mower deck.
• Lubricate mower spindles and pivot points.
• Clean battery terminals.

Yearly or Every 100 Hours

• Change engine oil and filter.
• Replace air filter element(s).
• Replace fuel filter.
• Replace spark plug(s).
• Clean engine cooling fins.

Every 200 Hours

• Check/adjust valve clearance. See your John Deere dealer for this service.