Service Intervals


Before Each Use

  • Check engine oil.
  • Check hydraulic oil.
  • Check for leaks.
  • Inspect tires and check air pressure.
  • Check safety interlock system.
  • Check brake system.
  • Check air filtration system.
  • Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts.
  • Check all safety guards and shields.
  • Check belts.
  • Check pedals and/or steering control.
  • Check seat belt.
  • Check control cables.

After Each Use

  • Check / fill fuel.
  • Clean debris from machine.
  • Clean debris from cooling system.
  • Clean debris from traction drive system.
  • Clean debris from mower and/or attachment drive systems.
  • Clean debris from underside of mower deck.
  • Check mower deck drive belts.
  • Check mower blades.
  • Lubricate machine after washing. (See Service Lubrication for grease points)

Break In (After First 8 Hours)

  • Check and tighten wheel hardware.
  • Change engine oil and filter.

Break-In (After First 300 Hours)

  • Change transmission oil and filter(s).

Every 50 Hours

  • Lubricate deck components.

Every 100 Hours

  • Change engine oil and filter.
  • Check drive belt tension.
  • Inspect mower deck drive belt.
  • Check and clean cooling fins and engine oil cooler (if equipped).
  • Clean and check battery.

Every 300 Hours

  • Check and adjust valve clearance.
  • Replace primary paper air cleaner element.
  • Replace fuel filter.

Every 500 Hours

  • Replace secondary air cleaner
  • Change transmission oil and filter(s). (Every 500 Hours after 300 hour Initial Break In).
  • Check torque on ROPS hardware.
  • Lubricate front caster wheel pivots.
  • Remove cooling shroud and remove debris.

Every 1000 Hours

  • Replace spark plugs.

Every 1000 Hours or Yearly

  • Replace fuel filter.
  • Replace spark plugs.

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