Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall
controlsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometo
acompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgrounditagainstthe
enginetopreventunintendedstarting.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduring
operationorwhileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs.
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
serviceguidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackof
completedmaintenancetasks.
To locate the nearest Parts& Repair Service Centeror to
scheduleservice,simplycall(800)659-5917.
BeforeEachUse
In the FirstFiveHours
Every10Hours
Every25 hours
Every50 hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
1. Engineoil level
2. Air Filter
3. Mufflerareaandcontrols
1. EngineOil
1. Hood/Dashairvents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Deckspindleandidler
bracket
1. Air filter'sprecleaner*
2. Air filter*
3. Mid-steeringarms, pivot
shafts,rackandaxles
4. Frontwheelbearings
1. Engineoil/Oil filter
2. Muffler
1. Air filter
2. Air filter'spre-cleaner
3. Sparkplug
4. Air coolingsystem*
5. Fuelfilter
6. SteeringGears
7. RearWheels
1. Hood/Dashairvents
2. Batteryterminals
3. Midsteeringarms,pivot
shafts,andaxles
4. Frontwheelbearings
5. Deckspindleandidler
bracket
6. Pedalpivotpoints
1. Check
2. Clean/Replace
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
1. Clean
2. Clean
3. Lubricate
4. 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
*Servicemorefrequentlyunderdustyconditions.
Beforeperforminganymaintenanceor repairs,disengagethe PTO
(BladeEngageLever),engagethe parkingbrake,stopthe engine
andremovethe keyto preventunintendedstarting.
If the enginehas beenrecentlyrun,the engine,mufflerandsur-
roundingmetalsurfaceswill behot andcancauseburnsto the skin.
Exercisecautionto avoidburns.
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