HUSTLER Diesel Z Operator's Manual page 40

Verify safety start interlock system
Check coolant level
Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts
Visually inspect tires
Check oil level, engine (1)
Clean air intake screen (8)
Clean oil heat exchanger (8)
Check radiator screen (8)
Check fuel level
Blades - sharpen & securely fastened
Discharge chute - securely in place &in lowest position
Clean engine and pump compartment
Check air cleaner service indicator (5)
Visually inspect radiator core
Grease deck pusher arms
Grease pump idler
Grease deck height pivots
Grease gauge wheel bearings
Change engine oil and filter (1) (4)
Clean cylinder and head fins (a)
Check battery connections
Check tire pressure with a gauge
Check hydraulic oil level
Clean engine exterior (a)
Check pump and deck belt tension and condition (6)
Check fuel system (7)
Check hydraulic lines
Check fuel valve and grommet (7)
Tighten lug nuts on wheels (2)
Change fuel filter (7)
Clean or replace hydraulic fill cap
Change hydraulic oil filter & oil (3)
Drain & replace engine coolant
Clean radiator core (8)
Check ROPS mounting hardware (9)
NOTES:
1. Initial oil change is after 50 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after
every 100 hours operation. Change more often under dusty or dirty condi-
tions and during hot weather periods.
2. Torque initially and after first 2 hours of operation.
3. Perform initial hydraulic oil filter change after 50 hours (one week) of oper-
ation.
4. Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer's recommendations.
Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for recommendations and other mainte-
nance items.
5. Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions. Use caution when ser-
vicing to prevent dust contamination in the engine. Do not clean filter ele-
ment. Replace with a new one.
REFERENCES: Refer to Engine Owner's Manual
NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle (500 hours), repeat cycle.
REV F
Hustler
Maintenance Schedule
Refer to Figure 4-23, Figure 4-24, Figure 4-25,
Figure 4-26, Figure 4-27, Figure 4-28, & Figure 4-29
SERVICE AT
INTERVALS INDICATED
®
Diesel Z
WEEKLY MONTHLY
OR 50 OR 100
HOURS HOURS
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Daily
Daily
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
6. Pump drive belt only - Inspect every 100 hours and replace if worn or
cracking is noticed. Otherwise, replace every 400 hours or 2 years which-
ever comes first.
7. Check fuel system for any cracks or leaks including, but not limited to, fuel
line hoses, fuel valve, vent line hoses, vent valve, vapor valve, carbon canis-
ter, and grommets. Repair as needed.
8. More often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather.
9. Inspect ROPS after the first 20 hours of operation and then after every 500
hours of operation or yearly whichever comes first.
4-12
ANNUALLY
OR 500
HOURS
X
X
X
X
X
X
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