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CHANGE ENGINE OIL FILTER
Service Interval: 200 hours
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 above for engine
oil change
2. Replace the oil filter per the engine Owner's
Manual. Clean around the oil filter and
carefully remove the filter by unscrewing it.
Make sure no oil drains onto the belt drive
or clutch through the holes in the engine
deck. Before the new filter is installed,
apply a thin coating of oil on the surface of
the rubber seal. Turn filter clockwise until
rubber seal contacts the filter adapter, then
tighten filter and additional 2/3 to 3/4 turn.
3. Follow steps 4 through 6 above to refill
engine oil.
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop and remove key. Engage parking
brake.
2. Clean area around hydraulic reservoir cap
and remover cap. Oil level should be
between 1/4" – 3/4" when cold. Lower
levels can result in hydro damage/failure.
Higher levels can result in spillage fom hot
oil expansion. If necessary, add SAE
20W50 motor oil. Replace hydraulic
reservoir cap and tighten until snug. Do not
over- tighten.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop and remove key. Engage parking
brake.
2. Check tire pressure.
3. Inflate drive tires to 12-14 psi (83-97 kPa).
4. Inflate caster tires to 15 psi.
CHECK CONDITION OF BELTS
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop and remove key. Engage parking
brake.
2. Look on the top side of the cutting deck to
check the mower blade drive belt condition.
3. Look under the engine deck to check the
pump drive belt condition.
4. Check all idler arms to be sure they pivot
freely.
LUBRICATE GREASE FITTINGS
Note: See chart for service intervals.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop and remove key. Engage parking
brake.
2. Lubricate fittings with NGLI #2 multi-
purpose grease.
CASTER WHEEL ROTATION
Service Interval: Every 200 hours
Removal and Installation
Remove nut and caster bolt. Pull the wheel out
of the fork. Install in reverse order. Tighten
caster bolt. Torque to 45 ft-lbs (61Nm), then
back nut off 1/2 turn.
NOTE: Tire should rotate freely but axle
spacers should not.
If wheels do not rotate freely take the unit to the
dealer for service.
Lubrication Chart
FITTING
LOCATIONS
1. Deck Struts
2. Front Caster
Wheel Hubs
3. Front Caster
Pivots
32
NUMBER
INITIAL
OF
PUMPS
PLACES
1
2
1
2
0
2
SERVICE
INTERVAL
Yearly
Weekly
Yearly
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