Operator's Manual

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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Each Use
• Engine Oil—check level
• Safety System—check
• Brake—check
• Engine—clean outside
• Mower Housing—clean
After first 8 Hours • Engine Oil—change
8 Hours
• Cutting Blades—check
• Mower Housing—clean
• Caster Wheels—grease
25 Hours • Foam Air Cleaner—service
1
40 Hours
• PTO Belt Idler Arm—grease
• Tires—check pressure
50 Hours
• Belts—check for wear/cracks
• Paper Air Cleaner—clean
1
100 Hours
• Engine Oil—change
1
• Spark Plug(s)—check
• Electric Clutch—adjust
• Engine—clean outside
200 Hours
• Oil Filter—change (200 hours or every other oil change)
• Fuel Filter—replace
• Paper Air Cleaner—replace
1
250 Hours • Transmission Couplings—grease
1
400 Hours • Wheel Bearings—grease
1
At storage
• Chipped Surfaces—paint
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions.
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do
any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.