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 grass and debris from mower deck belt area.
• Clean debris from underside of mower deck.
• Check mower deck drive belts.
• Check mower blades.
• Lubricate machine after washing.

Break-In after 8 Hours

• Check and tighten wheel hardware.
• Check mower deck level.

Every 50 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

• Lubricate blade spindle.
• Change engine oil and filter.
• Check mower deck level. Level if necessary.

Every 100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

• Replace paper air cleaner element.
• Replace spark plugs.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Sharpen / replace mower blades.
• Check mower belt. Replace if nessesary.
• Clean underside of deck.
• Check tire pressure.
• Clean engine cooling fins and oil cooler (if equipped).

Every 200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

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

Every 250 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)

• Change hydraulic oil and filter