Operator's Manual

20
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After first 8 hours
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the drive belt tension.
Every 8 hours
• Check the engine oil.
• Check the tire pressure.
After first 20 hours • Check the front wheel toe-in at the proper ride height.
Every 50 hours
• Check the battery fluid level.
• Check the battery cable connections.
• Change the engine oil (includes synthetic oil).
1
Every 100 hours
• Lubricate all grease fittings.
• Clean the engine rotating screen.
2
• Inspect the air cleaner filter.
2
• Replace the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake and parking brake.
• Inspect the condition and wear of the tires.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts.
• Check the front suspension toe-in and ride height.
• Check the operation of the Neutral gear shift position.
Every 200 hours
• Replace the air cleaner filter.
• Check the parking brake cable adjustments.
• Inspect the drive belt.
Every 400 hours or
yearly
• Inspect the fuel lines.
Every 800 hours or
yearly
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Change the transaxle oil.
• Replace the spark plugs.
1
More often when operating under heavy load or high temperatures
2
More often in dusty, dirty conditions
Important Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
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(s) from the spark plug(s) before you
do any maintenance. Set the wire(s) aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug(s).