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MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION
SERVICE DAILY:
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check blade guard for damage.
3. Check engine air lter, replace if dirty. Service sooner
if used in dusty conditions.
4. Clean machine daily.
SERVICE EVERY 50 HOURS:
1. Replace engine oil and lter.
2. Clean engine/motor air ns.
3. Lubricate Depth Control Grease Fitting (X).
4. Check wheels for wear or damage.
5. Check blade drive belt tension.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE:
Before performing any maintenance, ALWAYS park the machine on a level surface with the engine “OFF” and
the engine switch set in the “OFF” position. Let the machine cool down! Other maintenance and repairs
should only be carried out by a qualied technician.
FS 513:
Replacing Engine Air Filter (S):
If the engine seems weak, produces black smoke or runs
unevenly, the air lter may be clogged. For this reason,
it is important to clean and replace the air lter regularly.
Check engine manual for detailed instructions.
Cleaning/replacement of the air lter is carried out as fol-
lows:
1.Undo the wing nut (S1) and lift off the cyclone air lter
cowling (S2).
2.Remove the foam rubber pre-lter (S3) and clean using
a mild detergent. Squeeze it dry with a clean cloth. Soak
it with new engine oil. Squeeze out excess oil.
3.Remove the wing nut (S4) in the air lter and remove
the paper lter (S5). Tap the paper lter against a xed
surface to remove dust. If the paper lter is still dirty or
damaged, it MUST be replaced.
NOTICE
DO NOT use compressed air over 2 bar / 30 PSI to
clean the paper lter.
DO NOT wash paper lter.
DO NOT oil paper lter.
4.Ret the air lter as follows:
Mount the paper lter in the air lter housing and tighten
the wing nut.
5.Ret foam rubber pre-lter (S3) on the paper lter (S5).
6.Ret with the air lter cowling (S2).
FS 520 / FS 524:
The air lter on these models are “Snorkel Type” and are
supplied by engine manufacture. See engine operation
manual for service information. If used in dusty condi-
tions, use the recommended service interval shown in this
document.