Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Exmark VIKING HYDRO Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage
parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark
plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also
push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally
contact the spark plug(s).

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
After the first 100 hours
After the first 250 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 40 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 160 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 500 hours
Monthly
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check wheel hub-slotted torque specification.
• Change the hydraulic filter.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Grease the caster wheel bearings.
• Grease caster pivots.
• Clean engine air cooling system (See Engine Owner's Manual)
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
• Service the foam element. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine
Owner's manual for additional information.)
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Grease the pump drive idler pivot.
• Grease the pump control bearings.
• Grease the mower deck idler pivot
• Service the paper element. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine
Owner's manual for additional information.)
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
• Check the spark plugs.
• Replace the paper element.
• Change the hydraulic filter (Every 250 hours/yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50)
• Replace the emissions air intake filter.
• Check wheel hub-slotted torque specification.
• Grease the PTO engagement bellcrank.
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine area.
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