Product Manual

GB - 18
Servicing Your Machine
Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance
on your machine.
Servicing Engine
See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your
machine for engine service information.
Break-In (After First 10 Hours)
• Check air pressure in tires.
• Check wheel bolt torque.
• Check and adjust park brake.
• Change engine oil and filter.
• Check mower deck drive belt tension.
• Check hydraulic pump drive belt.
• Check transmission neutral adjustment.
Every 40 Hours
• Check air pressure in tires.
• Check wheel bolt torque.
• Check and adjust park brake.
• Change engine oil and filter.
• Check foam and paper air cleaner elements.
• Clean engine shrouds as needed.
• Lubricate front caster spindles and wheels.
• Lubricate mower deck idler pivot.
• Lubricate mower deck push arms.
• Check mower deck drive belt tension.
• Lubricate hydraulic pump idler pivot.
• Check hydraulic pump drive belt.
• Check hydraulic fluid level.
If operating machine in extremely dusty or dirty conditions:
• Clean behind engine shrouds and exposed fins.
• Remove screws on blower fan screen and clean behind.
Every 100 Hours
• Lubricate mower deck spindles.
• Clean and gap spark plugs.
• Check hydraulic pump drive belt.
• Clean behind engine shrouds and exposed fins.
• Remove screws on blower fan screen and clean behind.
Every 500 Hours
• Change hydraulic oil and filter.
Yearly
• Change fuel filter.
• Clean battery.
• Change engine oil and filter at least once per season.
• Change hydraulic oil and filter at least once per season.
• Replace spark plugs.
Service Lubrication
Grease
Wet or high speed conditions may require use of a special-use
grease. Contact your Servicing dealer for information.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Operating in extreme
conditions may require more frequent service intervals:
• Engine components may become dirty or plugged when
operating in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions.
• Engine oil may lose efficiency if vehicle is operated
constantly at slow or low engine speeds or with frequent
short trips.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! The recommended grease is
effective within an average air temperature range of -29 to 135
degrees C (-20 to 275 degrees F).
• AVOID DAMAGE. Use only NLGI No. 2 Lithium-based
grease.
• If operating outside that temperature range, contact your
servicing dealer for a special-use grease.