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Maintenance Schedule & Procedures
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a
record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time
recorded by the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
200
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
••
Check Rider Brakes
••
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
••
RIDER MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
200
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
•
Check / Clean Engine Cooling Fins
•
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
•
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
•
Clean Battery & Cables
•
Check Tire Pressure
•
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades**
•
Check Transmission Oil
•
Change Transmission Oil Filter **
•
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
200
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Engine Oil Level
•
Check / Change Engine Air Filter *
Change Engine Oil & Filter *
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
Check / Clean Spark Arrester*** Every 50 Hours
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*** If equipped. Replace if damaged.
Regular Maintenance
