Maintenance
Figure 21
1. Engine
Check Tire Pressures
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Check tire pressure in drive tires.
3. Inflate drive tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).
4. Check tire pressure in caster tires.
5. Inflate caster tires to 13 psi (90 kPa).
Check Condition Of Belts
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Remove left and right belt shields on deck and
lower the deck to inspect deck drive belt.
3. Check under machine to inspect the pump drive
belt.
Note: No adjustments are required for belt
tension.
Lubricate Grease Fittings
Note: See chart for service intervals.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of
NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease.
Refer to the following chart for fitting locations
and lubrication schedule.
2. Expansion tank
Lubrication Chart
Fitting
Initial
Locations
Pumps
1. Deck and
1
Pump Idler
Pivot
2. Front
1
Caster Axles
Check Spark Plugs
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Remove spark plugs, check condition and reset gaps,
or replace with new plugs. See Engine Owner's
Manual.
Change Fuel Filter
Service Interval: As required
A fuel filter is installed between the fuel tank and the
engine. Replace when necessary.
Replacement Filters
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Note: It is important to reinstall the fuel line hoses
and secure with plastic ties the same as they were
originally installed at the factory to keep the fuel line
away from components that could cause fuel line
damage.
Replace Emissions Air Intake
Filter
Service Interval: Every 500 hours
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Number of
Service
Places
Interval
2
50 hours
2
25 hours
Kawasaki
P/N 49019-7005