Maintenance
Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage
parking brake, 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).
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine area.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After the first 5 hours
• Change the engine oil.
After the first 100 hours
• Check the wheel hub torque specification.
• Check the wheel lug nuts.
After the first 250 hours
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid.
Before each use or daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
Every 40 hours
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check the condition of the belts.
Every 50 hours
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check spark arrester (if equipped).
Every 80 hours
• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
Every 100 hours
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
Every 160 hours
• Check the spark plugs.
Every 200 hours
• Grease the lift linkage pivots.
Every 250 hours
• Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if
dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine manual for additional
information.)
Every 500 hours
• Replace the secondary air cleaner element. (May need more often under severe conditions.
See the Engine manual for additional information.)
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid (Every 250 hours/Yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50)
• Check the wheel hub torque specification.
• Check the wheel lug nuts.
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