Service Intervals

After Each Use

• Clean under mower deck and inside rear discharge chute and grass collector using cleanout ports on mower deck.
• Clean debris from top of mower deck and from behind belt shields.

Break-In after 8 Hours

• Change engine oil and filter.

Every 50 Hours or Annually

• Lubricate front axle pivot and axle spindles.
• Lubricate mower spindles, pivot points, and lift pedal.

Every 100 Hours or Annually

• Change engine oil and filter.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Replace air filter elements, both foam and paper.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Clean engine cooling fins.
• Check mower belt.
• Sharpen / replace blades.
• Clean bottom side of deck.
• Check tire pressure.

Every 200 Hours

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