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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After first 5 hours of use • Change the engine oil.
Each use
• Check the tire pressure.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the safety system.
• Clean the mower housing.
• Check the parking brake.
• Check for loose parts.
Every 5 hours • Check the cutting blade.
Every 25 hours
• Grease the front wheels.
1
• Service the foam air cleaner.
1
• Check the spark plug.
Every 50 hours
• Change the engine oil.
2
• Check the battery electrolyte.
Every 100 hours
• Service the paper air cleaner.
1
• Replace the spark plug.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Clean the cooling system.
1
Before storage
• Perform all of the maintenance procedures listed above.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Paint chipped surfaces.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the cables.
After storage
• Check the safety system.
• Check the spark plug.
• Check the battery electrolyte.
• Check the tire pressure.
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions
2
More often when operating the engine under heavy load or in high temperatures
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
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