Owner manual

Maintenance Interval Chart
MAINTENANCE ITEM
E
N
GI
N
E
I
T
E
MS
S
EE
N
O
T
E
B
E
LOW
F
IR
ST
8
H
O
U
R
S
D
A
I
L
Y
E
VE
R
Y
25
H
OU
R
S
E
VE
R
Y
10
0
H
OU
R
S
E
VE
R
Y
20
0
H
OU
R
S
E
VE
R
Y
30
0
H
OU
R
S
A
N
N
U
A
L
L
Y
Inspect for cracks in frame, cutter deck or other steel parts
*1
XX
Inspect all belts for wear, adjustment and alignment
XX X
Check all bolts and nuts for tightness (tighten as necessary)
XX X
Lubricate hand control lever pivot shafts with waterproof grease
XX
Grease caster wheel bearings
XX X
Check tire pressure; Rear tires 18-22 psi-Front tires 30-40 psi. Some Front
Casters are equipped with non-pneumatic tires and do not require any air.
XX X
Check and clean engine cooling fins
Engine *2
XX X
Lubricate Operator Presence Control pivots and control rod with waterproof
grease
XX X
Replace fuel filte
r
Engine *2
XX
Lubricate choke control cable with WD-40
XX X
Check engine oil and add as needed
Engine *2
XX
Check for fuel or oil leakage - correct as needed
Engine *2
XX
Check and clean air intake screen
Engine *2
XX
Clean engine blower screen and fins with compressed ai
r
Engine *2
XX
Clean mower with compressed air-do NOT use a pressure washer
XX
Check for loose hardware (e-clips, snap rings, nuts, etc.)
XX
Check blades for wear and sharpness (sharpen and balance or replace as
necessary)
XX
Check and adjust tire pressures to no more than maximum pressure listed on tire
and maintaining good traction and comfort
XX
Clean out debris under blade belt cover
XX
Scrape clean underside of cutter deck
XX
Check blade mounting bolts for proper tightness
XX
Check blade spindle mounting bolts for proper tightness
XX
Clean air cleaner foam element
Engine *2
XX
Inspect tires, replace as needed
XX
Clean air cleaner paper element
Engine *2
XX
Clean and re-gap spark plug (replace as necessary)
Engine *2
XX
Change engine oil
Engine *2
XX X
Change engine oil filte
r
Engine *2
XX
Replace air cleaner paper element
Engine *2
XX
Completely inspect for excessive wear in all parts of mower, including control
system (replace worn parts)
XX
Inspect and replace (if necessary) worn main cutter deck idler pulleys or pulley
bearings (if applicable)
XX
Replace (if necessary) excessively worn caster wheels and roller bearings
XX
Clean combustion chambe
r
Engine *2
X
Check and adjust valve clearance
Engine *2
X
Cl
ean an
d
l
ap va
l
ve sea
ti
ng sur
f
ace
Engine *2
X
NOTES:
*1 - Contact an authorized Dealer immediately if any cracks are found
*2 - Refer to Engine Manufacturers Owners Manual
*The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service should be performed more frequently as necessary by operating conditions*
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