Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE
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WARNING!
Before performing any service or
adjustment checklist:
• Engage the parking brake.
• Place the Blade-switch in the
disengaged position.
• Turn the ignition switch to OFF
position and remove the key.
• Make sure the blades and all moving
parts have completely stopped.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from
all spark plugs and place the wire
where it cannot come in contact with
the plug.
MAINTENANCE
Daily At least
once
each
year
Maintenance interval
in hours
Before After 50 250 500
Check/adjust throttle cable
■
Check the condition of belts, belt pulleys
● ●
Change the engine oil
1)
■ ■
Replace the engine oil filter
■ ■
Clean/replace the spark plugs
■ ■
Replace the fuel filter
● ●
Replace the paper air filter
2)
■ ■
Check the caster wheels (every 200 hours)
● ●
Replace the air cleaner’s foam pre-filter
2)
■
Check the hydraulic oil in the oil tank
●
Change the hydraulic oil (every 500 hours)
● ●
Replace the hydraulic oil filter (every 500 hours)
● ●
Dismantle and inspect starter
3)
(every 500 hours)
♦
Check/adjust the mower deck
● ●
Check the engine valve clearance
3)
♦ ♦
Perform the 500-hour service
3)
♦ ♦
1)
First change after 8-10 hours. When operating with a heavy load
or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours.
2)
In dusty conditions, cleaning and replacement are required more
often.
3)
Performed by authorized service workshop.
● = Described in this manual
♦ = Not described in this manual
■ = Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual