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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Yearly or before storage
Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the battery electrolyte level.
• Check the brake.
• Check the blades.
• Clean the mower housing.
• Grease and lubricate the machine. (Grease and lubricate it more frequently when
operating it in dusty or sandy conditions.)
• Service the air cleaner foam element. (Service it more frequently when operating
the machine in dusty or dirty conditions.)
• Check the spark plug.
• Check the tire pressure.
• Clean the outside of the engine.
• Change the engine oil. (Change it more frequently when operating the machine in
dusty or dirty conditions.)
• Service the air cleaner paper element. (Service it more frequently when operating
the machine in dusty or dirty conditions.)
• Change the engine oil filter. (Change it more frequently when operating the machine
in dusty or dirty conditions.)
• Replace the spark plug.
• Replace the fuel filter.
• Perform all the maintenance procedures listed above.
• Drain the fuel tank.
• Paint chipped surfaces.
• Charge the battery and disconnect the cables.
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