Maintenance - Simplicity Prestige Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance Chart
TRACTOR AND MOWER
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check safety interlock system
Clean debris off tractor and mower deck
Clean debris from engine compartment
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Check mower blade stopping time
Check tractor and mower for loose hardware
Check tire pressure
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Check tractor brakes
Clean battery and cables
See Dealer Annually to
Lubricate tractor and mower
Check mower blades **
* Whichever comes fi rst
** Check blades more often in regions with sandy soils or
high dust conditions.
Check Tire Pressure
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and maintained
at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these pressures may
differ slightly from the "Max Infl ation" stamped on the side-wall
of the tires. The pressures shown provide proper traction, im-
prove cut quality, and extend tire life.
Size
16 x 6.5-8
Checking Tire Pressure.eps
24 x 12.0-12
en
PSI bar
12-15 0,68-0,82 bar
6-8 0,41-0,55 bar
ENGINE
First 5 Hours
Change engine oil - see engine manual
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Check engine oil level - see engine manual
Every 25 Hours or Annually *
Clean engine air fi lter and pre-cleaner **
Every 50 Hours or Annually *
Change engine oil
Replace oil fi lter
Annually
Replace air fi lter
Replace pre-cleaner
See Dealer Annually to
Inspect muffl er and spark arrester
Replace spark plug
Replace fuel fi lter
Clean engine air cooling system
* Whichever comes fi rst
** Clean more often in dusty conditions or when airborne
debris is present.
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a com-
plete stop within fi ve seconds after the electric PTO switch
is turned off.
1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in
seat, start the engine.
2. Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive belt.
Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage
the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the
mower drive belt to stop.
3. If mower drive belt does not stop within fi ve seconds,
see an authorized dealer.
Check/Clean Oil Cooler
The engine oil cooler is located on the side of the engine
(A, Figure 8) and should be cleaned with compressed air at
regular intervals or if dirty.

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