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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage
parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark
plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also
push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally
contact the spark plug(s).
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
After the first 100 hours
After the first 250 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 40 hours
Every 80 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 160 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 250 hours
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check wheel hub-slotted torque specification.
• Change hydraulic system filter and fluid.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Check the LPG tank and components.
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Grease the hydro control arm support bushings.
• Check the entire LPG fuel delivery system.
• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Check the spark plugs.
• Change the engine LPG fuel filters.
• Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if
dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine manual for additional
information.)
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine area.
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