Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Checking Tire Pressures - Ferris HydroWalk DDSKAV15 Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your mower. You will need to keep a record of your
operating time.
SAFETY ITEMS
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
NORMAL CARE ITEMS
Check Rider/Mower for loose hardware
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Engine Air Filter
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
Change Engine Oil & Filter **
Change Transmission Oil & Filters
Lubricate Mower & Mower Deck
Check Mower Deck Belt Tension***
Check Tire Pressure
Check Hydraulic Fluid
Check Fuel Filter
Clean Battery & Cables
Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades
Inspect Spark Plug
* See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** Check belt tension after first 5 hours of operation.
**** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
***** Service after the first 25 hours, then after every 100 hours.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the "Max Inflation"
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.
Tire
Front
Rear
See
Page
9
29
See
Page
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15*
15*
29
15*
28
16
24/25
14
15
15
17
18
15*
Pressure
25 psi (172 kPa)
15 psi (103 kPa)
Before Before Every
First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours
Before Before Every
First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours
Figure 4. Checking Tire Pressure
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Every Every
Every Every
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*****
**** Every 50 Hours
**** Every 500 Hours
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Spring
& Fall
Spring
& Fall
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