Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
TimeCutter™ Z Service Manual 1 - 9
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Maintenance Schedule (Z18-52)
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More often in dusty, dirty conditions
IMPORTANT: Refer to your engine operator’s manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Procedure Service Interval
Change the engine oil After first use
Check the engine oil level
Each use
Check the safety system
Clean the air intake screen
Clean the mower housing
Check the cutting blades Every 5 hours
Grease all lubrication points
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Every 25 hours
Oil the linkage bushings
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Service the foam air cleaner
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Check the belts for wear/cracks
Check the battery electrolyte
Check the tire pressure
Service the paper air cleaner
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Every 50 hours
Change the engine oil
Every 100 hours
Check the spark plug(s)
Change the oil filter
Every 200 hoursReplace the fuel filter
Replace the paper air cleaner
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Clean the engine shrouds and cooling fins
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Every 300 hours
Before Storage:
• Perform all maintenance procedures listed above.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the battery cables.
• Paint any chipped surfaces.
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the
engine and seriously injury you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark
plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not
accidentally contact the spark plug.
CAUTION