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Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower.
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*** Service after the first 50 hours of operation, then every 250 hours of operation.
**** Service after the first 25 hours of operation, then every 250 hours of operation.
SAFETY ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Safety Interlock System •
Check Tractor Brakes •
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time • •
TRACTOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware •
Check / Clean Radiator (If Equipped) ** • •
Check / Clean Oil Cooler (If Equipped) ** •
Check / Clean Cooling Fins (If Equipped) •
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch **** •
Lubricate Tractor & Mower ** •
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts Yearly
Clean Battery & Cables •
Check Tire Pressure •
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades** •
Perform Transmission Maint. (Varies by
Model)
***
Change Hydraulic System Filter (If Equipped) **
Check Mower Blade Timing (40” Mower) Yearly
Check Arbor Drive Belt Tension (40” Mower) Yearly
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use
Every 5
Hours
Every 25
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
250
Hours
Spring &
Fall
Check Engine Oil Level •
Check / Change Engine Air Filter *
Change Engine Oil & Filter *
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
