Maintenance Instructions
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL B18
Service Item
Daily
25
Hours
50
Hours
100
Hours
400
Hours
Yearly
Every
2 Years
Ref.
Page
Check Engine Crankcase Oil Level
x
39
Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System*
x
46
Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck
x
49
Service Mower Blades
x
52
Check Security of Air Filtration Components
x
51
Check Air Filter Restriction Gauge
x
47
Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points*
x
41
Check Transaxle Fluid
x
44
Check Tire Pressure
x
52
Check Drive Belts
(Engine/PTO, Ground Drive)
x
53
Check Deck Gearbox Oil Seals
x
53
Check Safety Switch System
x
54
Check Battery Electrolyte Level
x
51
Change Engine Crankcase Oil**
x
40
Change Engine Oil Filter
x
40
Check Security of Drive Tire
Mounting Nuts (75 to 85 lb
·
ft)
x
52
Check Blade Brake Action
x
x
53
Clean Transaxle Housing
x
50
Check Air Filter Element***
x
48
Check/Regap Spark Plugs
x
53
Change Transaxle Oil and Filter
Δ
x
45
Replace Air Filter Element***
x
48
Replace Fuel Filter
x
58
Check/Adjust FSC Friction Lock
x
54
Check Fuel Lines and Clamps
x
53
Check PTO U-Joints for Wear/Looseness
x
54
Service Battery
x
51
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
x
46
Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps
x
53
Replace Dust Ejection Valve***
x
48
Replace Ignition Wires
x
54
∗
More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions
∗∗
Change engine oil and filter after first 58 hours
of operation of a new engine (break-in period)
∗∗∗
Air cleaner is remote mounted Cummins/Fleetguard
OptiAir™ unit, replace filter every 400 hours
Δ
Change transaxle oil after the initial break-in period of 75-100 hours operation
CAUTION
Maintenance procedures requiring special training or
tools should be performed by a trained technician.
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