Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Before each use or daily
• Check the safety-interlock system.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Clean the cooling system (more often in dusty , dirty conditions).
• Inspect the blades.
• Inspect the grass deector for damage.
After each use
• Clean grass and debris from the cutting unit, muf er , drives, grass catcher , and
engine.
• Clean the mower-deck housing.
Every 25 hours
• Grease the caster wheel bearings (more often in sandy soil conditions).
• Clean the air-cleaner foam element (more often in dusty , dirty conditions).
• Check tire pressure.
• Check the belts for wear or cracks.
Every 100 hours or yearly ,
whichever comes rst
• Replace the paper air-cleaner element (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Change the engine oil and oil lter (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
Before storage
• Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables.
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
Y early
• Replace the air-cleaner paper and foam elements (more often in dusty , dirty
conditions).
• Change the spark plug(s).
• Replace the in-line fuel lter .
Important: Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Shut off the engine and remove the key from the switch before you perform any maintenance.
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