Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
After each use
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Before storage
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil and filter.
• Check the safety-interlock system.
• Clean and check the air cleaner foam element.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Inspect the blades.
• Inspect the grass deflector for damage.
• Clean the mower-deck housing.
• Grease all lubrication points.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check the belts for wear or cracks.
• Replace the air cleaner paper element.
• Check the spark plug.
• Change the engine oil (change it more often under a heavy load or in high
temperatures).
• Change the engine-oil filter.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Clean the blower housing (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions).
• Check the in-line fuel filter.
• Replace the in-line fuel filter.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables.
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storage.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
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