MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytype of maintenance/service,disengageallcontrols
andstopthe engine.Waituntil all movingpartshavecometo a complete
stop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting. Alwayswearsafety glassesduring operationorwhile
performing anyadjustmentsor repairs.
BeforeEachUse
Inthe FirstFiveHours
Every10Hours
Every25hours
Every50hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
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Engineoil level
Mufflerareaandcontrols
Fingerguard
EngineOil
Hood/Dashairvents
Batteryterminals
Deckspindlesandidlerbracket
Airfilter'sprecleaner*
Airfilter*
Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
andaxles
Frontwheelbearings
Frontdeckwheels
Engineoil/Oil filter
Muffler
Airfilter
Airfilter'spre-cleaner
Sparkplug
Aircoolingsystem*
Fuelfilter
SteeringGears
RearWheels
Hood/Dashairvents
Batteryterminals
Midsteeringarms,pivotshafts,
andaxles
Frontwheelbearings
Frontdeckwheels
Deckspindlesandidlerbracket
Pedalpivotpoints
*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.EngineMaintenance
Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice
guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.Tolocate the nearest Parts & RepairServiceCenteror to
scheduleservice,simplycontact 1-888-331-4569.
1. Check
2. Clean
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
1. Change/Replace
2. Check
1. Replace
2. Replace
3. Replace
4. Clean
5. Replace
6. Clean
7. Removeandgreaseaxles
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. Lubricate
5. Lubricate
6. Lubricate
7. Lubricate
Beforeperforminganymaintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO(Blade
EngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stopthe engineandremovethe
keyto prevent unintendedstarting.
If the enginehasbeenrecentlyrun,the engine,muffler and surrounding
metal surfaceswill behot andcancauseburnsto the skin. Exercisecaution
to avoidburns.
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