Maintenance Schedule - Ferris Voyager FS5250 Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance Schedule

The following schedule should be followed for normal care
of your unit. You will need to keep a record of your operating
time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by
observing the hour meter.
UNIT MAINTENANCE
Daily Inspections
Check the entire machine for loose hardware or other
problems. Resolve any issues before operating the
machine.
Check the unit's safety interlock system.
25 Hour Maintenance Interval
Check the tire pressure in all four tires. The front tire
pressure should be 15 psi. The back tire pressure should be
12 psi.
Clean debris from the engine and muffler.
Inspect the spray system filter.
50 Hour Maintenance Interval
Check the unit's brakes. Adjust if necessary.
Grease the caster pivot tube bearings and the front pivoting
axle.
100 Hour Maintenance Interval
Inspect the fuel tank for debris. Clean if necessary.
Inspect the fuel filter. Clean or replace as necessary.
Flush and clean the spray tank.
Check the spray system output rate. Replace spray tips and/
or adjust pressure setting as necessary.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Daily Inspections
Check the engine oil level.*
Check the reduction case oil level.*
Check the air filter.**
One (1) month or 20 Hour Maintenance Period,
whichever comes first
Initial change of the engine oil.*
50 Hour Maintenance Interval
Clean the air filter.**
100 Hour Maintenance Interval
Change the engine oil.*
Clean the sediment cup on the engine.*
Check and adjust the spark plug.*
Check the spark arrester on the engine.*
200 Hour Maintenance Interval
Replace the air filter.*
Replace the spark plug.*
Clean the fuel cap.*
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Check the engine idle and adjust if necessary.***
Check the valve clearance and adjust if necessary.***
500 Hour Maintenance Interval
Replace spark plug.*
Remove carbon from cylinder head.
Check and adjust valve clearance.*
Clean and adjust carburetor.*
Clean the combustion chamber.***
* See the engine manufacturer's operator's manual.
** More often in hot (over 85° F; 30° C) weather or dusty operating
conditions.
*** These items should be service by the engine manufacturer's
servicing dealer, unless you have proper tools and are mechanically
proficient. Refer to the engine manufacturer's shop manual for service
procedures.
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