Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule; Checking Tire Pressures - Ferris 5901013 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a
record of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the hour meter.
RIDER MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
Every 100 Hours or Annually*
Check Gearbox Oil Level***
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades
Lubricate Rider & Mower**
Clean Battery & Cables
Check Tire Pressure
Check Hydraulic Oil**
Every 250 Hours or Annually*
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter**
* Whichever comes first.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30°C) weather or
dusty operating conditions
*** Change gearbox oil after first 100 hours and every
500 hours thereafter (See Gearbox Maintenance).
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and
maintained 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.

Regular Maintenance

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Before Each Use
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Engine Coolant Level
Check & Clean Radiator Screens
Every 25 Hours
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake**
Check Fuel Filter / Drain Water Seperator
Refer to Engine Manufacturer's Owner's Manual
Service Air Filter
Change Oil & Filter*
Check / Replace Spark Plugs
Annually
Change Engine Coolant
* Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of
operation.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30°C) weather or
dusty operating conditions
Figure 12. Checking Tire Pressure
Tire Pressure
Front 25 psi (1,72 bar)
Rear 18 psi (1,24 bar)
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