Maintenance Schedule - Ferris Pathfinder 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
Spray the shaft bushing in the bottom of the hopper with a
light oil lubricant such as WD-40®.
Check the entire unit for loose hardware or other problems.
Resolve any issues before operating the unit.
Check the unit's safety interlock system.
25 Hour Maintenance Interval
Check the tire pressure in all four tires.
Clean debris from the engine and muffler.
Grease the wheel bearings on the operator platform.
Wash the machine with low pressure water.
Apply a light oil lubricant such as WD-40® to all moving
parts except for belts and pulleys.
50 Hour Maintenance Interval
Check the unit's brakes. Adjust if necessary.
Grease caster pivot tube bearings.
100 Hour Maintenance Interval
Inspect the fuel tank for debris. Clean if necessary.
Inspect the fuel filter. Clean or replace as necessary.
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UNIT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the belts. Replace if necessary.
Flush and clean 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.
Clean visible debris from engine compartment.
One (1) month of 20 Hour Maintenance Period,
whichever comes first
Initial change of the engine oil.*
50 Hour Maintenance Interval
Clean the air filter.**
Inspect/Clean spark arrester.***
Refer to engine owner's manual
Service air filter
Change engine oil and filter.
Check/Replace spark plugs.
* See the engine manufacturer's operator's manual.
** More often in hot (over 85° F; 30° C) weather or dusty operating
conditions.
*** If equipped. Replace if damaged.
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