Product Manual

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PRODUCT CARE
WARNING
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Turn
off the engine, remove the key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and the negative battery cable to prevent
unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses or
safety goggles during operation and while performing
an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
Before
Each
Use
After
First 5
Hours
Every
10
Hours
Every
25
Hours
Every
50
Hours
Every
100
Hours
Every
200
Hours
Prior to
Storing
See
Engine
Manual
Check/Clean Engine Intake Screens &
Cooling Fans #
P P
Check/Clean Exhaust Manifold,
Muer Pipe, & Muer Shields #
P P
Check/Clean Top and Underside of
Deck, Under & Around Spindle
Covers, Belt Area #
P P
Check/Clean Around Fuses, Wiring
&Wiring Harnesses #
P P
Check/Clean Around Transmission,
Axle & Fans #
P P
Check/Add/Change Transmission Fluid
as needed
P
Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or
Damaged Parts
P
Check Engine Oil Level
P
Clean Battery Terminals
P P
Grease All Lubrication Points
P P
Check Engine Intake Screen/Clean
asNeeded
P P
Check Blades/Sharpen or Replace
asNeeded
P P
Check Tire Pressure
P P
Check/Clean Underside of Deck
P P
Check Safety Interlock System
P P
Check Mower Blade Stop Time
P P
Inspect & Lube Deck Wheels
P P
Inspect & Lube Steering Joint
P
Check Deck Level/Pitch
P P
Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart
describes service guidelines only.
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for engine maintenance
items listed in the table below.
NOTE: Maintenance schedule continues onto the next page.