MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytype ofmaintenance/service, disengage all controls
andstopthe engine.Waituntil all movingpartshavecometo acomplete
stop.Disconnect sparkplugwire andgroundit againstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.Always wearsafetyglasses d uringoperationor whUe
performinganyadjustments or repairs.
BeforeEach Use
I.
Engine oil level
I.
2.
Mufflerarea andcontrols
2.
3.
Finger guard
3.
Inthe FirstFiveHours
I.
Engine Oil
I.
Every10Hours
I.
Hood/Dash air vents
I.
2.
Batteryterminals
2.
3.
Deck spindles andidler bracket
3.
Every 25 hours
1.
Airfilter'sprecleaner*
1.
2.
Airfilter*
2.
3.
Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
3.
andaxles
4.
Front w heelbearings
4.
5.
Front d eckwheels
5.
Every 50 hours
1.
Engine oil/Oil filter
1.
2.
Muffler
2.
Annually
1.
Airfilter
1.
2.
Airfilter'spre-cleaner
2.
3.
Spark plug
3.
4.
Aircoolingsystem*
4.
5.
Fuel f ilter
5.
6.
Steering Gears
6.
7.
Rear W heels
7.
BeforeStorage
1.
Hood/Dash air vents
1.
2.
Batteryterminals
2.
3.
Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
3.
andaxles
4.
Front w heelbearings
5.
Front d eckwheels
6.
Deck spindles andidlerbracket
7.
Pedal p ivotpoints
*Service morefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.
Follow the maintenance s chedule givenbelow.Thischartdescribes s ervice
guidelines only.Use the Service Logcolumn to keeptrackofcompleted
maintenance t asks.Tolocate the nearest Parts & RepairServiceCenter or to
schedule service,simply contact 1-800-659-5917.
Check
Clean
Clean
Change
Clean
Clean
Lubricate
Clean
Clean
Lubricate
Lubricate
Lubricate
Change/Replace
Check
Replace
Replace
Replace
Clean
Replace
Clean
Remove a ndgrease axles
Clean
Clean
Lubricate
4.
Lubricate
5.
Lubricate
6.
Lubricate
7.
Lubricate
Beforeperformingany maintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO (Blade
EngageLever),engagethe parking brake,stop the engine andremovethe
keyto prevent unintendedstarting.
If the engine hasbeen recentlyrun,the engine,muffler andsurrounding
metal surfaceswill behot andcancauseburnsto the skin. Exercise c aution
to avoid burns.
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