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Maintenance
Service Interval Chart
Service Operation
Each
Use
5
Hours
25
Hours
50
Hours
Storage
Service
Spring
Service
Notes
Oil—initial change
X
Oil—periodic change
X
X
Oil—check level
X
Oil FIlter
X
Safety System—check
X
X
X
X
Cutter Blade—check
X
X
X
Brake—check
X
X
X
X
Chassis—grease
X
X
More often
in d st
Foam Air Cleaner—service
X
X
in dusty,
dirty
Paper Air Cleaner—replace
X
dirty
conditions
Spark Plug—check
X
X
X
Belts—check for wear/cracks
X
Gasoline—drain
X
Engine—clean outside
X
X
Mower Housing—clean
X
X
X
Chipped Surfaces—paint
X
Battery—check electrolyte
X
X
X
X
X
Battery—charge, disconnect cables
X
Fuel Filter—replace
X
Tires—check pressure
X
X
X
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 off the spark plug before
you do any maintenance. Also push the wire aside so it does not accidentally contact
the spark plug.
Summary of Contents for Wheel Horse 17-44 HXL
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