Operator's Manual

23
Maintenance
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire(s) off the spark plug(s)
before you do any maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does not
accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
Service Interval Chart
Service Operation
Each
Use
5
Hours
25
Hours
50
Hours
100
Hours
200
Hours
Storage
Service
Engine Oil—check level X X
Brake—check X X
Safety System—check X X
(3) Air Intake Screens—clean* X X
Engine Area—clean* X X
Rear Transaxle Cover—clean* X X
Engine Oil—change Initial X X
Engine Air Precleaner—clean* X X
Tires—check pressure X X
Transaxle—check oil level X
Battery—check electrolyte level X X
Transaxle—change oil Initial X X
Transaxle—change oil filter Initial X X
Power Steering Filter—clean Initial X X
Lubrication X X
PTO (Power Take Off) Belt—check
tension
X X
Engine Air Filter—replace* X X
Fuel Filter—replace X X
Engine Oil Filter—change X X
Spark Plug(s)—change X X