Service Manual

Mid-Mount Z Service Manual 2 - 1
MAINTENANCE
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions.
Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After first 5 hours
• Hydraulic fluid—check level
• Engine Oil—check
• Hydraulic filter—change
Each Use
• Oil—check level
• Safety System—check
• Mower Housing—clean
• Engine Cooling System—clean
1
Every 5 Hours
• Cutting Blades—check
• Blade Spindle Bearings—grease
• Every 25 Hours
• Chassis—grease
1
• Linkage bushings—oil
1
• Hydraulic fluid—check level
• Foam Air Cleaner—service
1
• Battery—check electrolyte
Every 50 Hours
• Belts—check for wear/cracks
• Tires—check pressure
Every 100 Hours
• Engine Oil—change
1
• Hydraulic lines—check
• Engine Cooling System—clean
1
Every 200 Hours
• Oil Filter—change (200 hours or every other oil change)
1
• Hydraulic filter—change
• Spark Plug(s)—check
• Fuel Filter—replace
• Replace or clean primary air cleaner filter
1
Every 500 Hours or at Storage
• Wheel Hub Slotted Nut— adjustment
• Castor Pivot— adjustment
Every 600 Hours or at Storage
• Replace safety air cleaner
1
Before Storage Service
• Battery–charge, Disconnect cables
• Gasoline—drain
• Chipped Surfaces—paint
Important
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.