Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Simplicity 300 Series Operator's Manual

Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower.
SAFETY ITEMS
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Tractor Brakes
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
TRACTOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware
Check / Clean Radiator (If Equipped) **
Check / Clean Oil Cooler (If Equipped) **
Check / Clean Cooling Fins (If Equipped)
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
Lubricate Tractor & Mower **
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts
Clean Battery & Cables
Check Tire Pressure
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades**
Perform Transmission Maint. (Varies by
Model)
Change Hydraulic System Filter (If Equipped)
Check Mower Blade Timing (40" Mower)
Check Arbor Drive Belt Tension (40" Mower)
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Check Engine Oil Level
Check / Change Engine Air Filter *
Change Engine Oil & Filter *
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
* Refer to engine owner's manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*** Service after the first 50 hours of operation, then every 250 hours of operation.
Before Every 5 Every 25
Each Hours Hours
Use
Before Every 5 Every 25
Each Hours Hours
Use
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Before Every 5 Every 25
Each Hours Hours
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Every Every
100 250
Hours Hours
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Every Every
100 250
Hours Hours
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Every Every
100 250
Hours Hours
Spring &
Fall
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Spring &
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Yearly
Yearly
Spring &
Fall