Manual

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Maintenance
Before inspecting, cleaning or
servicing themachine, shut off engine,
wait for all movingparts to come to a
complete stop, disconnectspark plug
wire and move wire away from spark
plug. Remove ignition key on electric
start models.
Failure tofollow these instructionscan
result in serious personal injury or
propertydamage.
NOTE: All references to left, right, front
and rearof the machinearedeterminedby
standing behindthe handlebarsand facing
the directionof forwardtravel.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PROCEDURE
Before Every Every Every
Each 10 25 30
Use Hours Hours Hours
As
Noted
Checkengine oil level
Cleanenginecooling system
Test operation of Forward Interlock
Safety System
Forward Interlock Safety System-
checkwire condition,connections
Check battery electrolyte level and
electrical connections
Rechargebattery
Checkdrive belt tension
Check nuts and bolts
Cleantiller fine shaft
Lubricate tiller
Changeengineoil*
Cleanfoam element air filter
Check paperelementair filter
Checkfor oil leaks
Checkgearoil levelin
both transmissions
Check bolo tines for wear
Check reversedisc for wear
Checkair pressure in tires
Every5
operating hrs.
Section4
Beforelafter
long storage
After initial
2 hours
After initial
2 hours
More often
in dusty or
dirty areas
More often
in dusty or
dirty areas
After initial
2 hours
After initial
2 hours
* During enginebreak-in period, changeengine oil after first 2 hours of operation.
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