Regular Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - Simplicity 5022285 Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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 elapsed time recorded by
the hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Rider Brakes
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
RIDER MAINTENANCE
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower Blades**
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
Clean Battery & Cables
Check Tire Pressure
Check Hydraulic Oil
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter **
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Check Engine Oil Level
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake **
Service Air Filter *
Change Oil & Filter *
Check / Replace Spark Plugs *
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.
Before Every Every
Each 5 25
Use Hours Hours
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Before Every Every
Each 5 25
Use Hours Hours
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Before Every Every
Each 5 25
Use 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
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Spring &
Fall
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Spring &
Fall