MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. You will need to keep a record
of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one
job by the number of times you've done the job, or you can install the optional hour meter.
SAFETY ITEMS
Check Safety Interlock System
Check Tractor Brakes
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
NORMAL CARE ITEMS
Check Tractor/Mower for loose hardware
Check Engine Air Filter *, ***
Check Engine Oil Level *
Change Engine Oil & Filter *, **, ***
Lubricate Tractor & Mower ***
Check Tire Pressure
Check Transmission Fluid
Change Transmission Fluid ****
Check/Adjust PTO Clutch ****
Check Fuel Filter
Clean Battery & Cables
Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts
* See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**** Perform service after the first 50 hours of operation, then every 250 hours.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained 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.
Tire
Front
Rear
Pressure
12-15 psi (83-104 kPa)
6-8 psi (41-55 kPa)
Before
Before
Every
First Use Each Use
5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours
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Figure 14. Checking Tire Pressure
15
Regular
Maintenance
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Every
Spring
& Fall
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Spring
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Every 250 Hours
Every 250 Hours
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Yearly