Maintenance Service
Interval
Every 200 hours
Every 250 hours
Every 400 hours
Before storage
Important:
Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Shut off the engine and remove the key from the switch before you perform any maintenance.
Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Grease the machine more often in dirty or dusty
conditions.
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note:
Scrape any paint off the front of the
fitting(s).
4.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
5.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Lubricating the Caster and
Wheel Bearings
1.
Lubricate the front wheel bearings and front
spindles
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2.
Lubricate the drive-wheel bearings
Maintenance Procedure
• Replace the paper air-cleaner element.
• Change the engine-oil filter.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Replace the fuel-vent filter.
• Grease the transmission couplers (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Grease the wheel bearings (more often in dirty or dusty conditions).
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above before storing the machine.
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Greasing the Transmission
Couplers
Lubricate the transmission couplers and idler-arm
pivots located at the rear of the machine
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