Recommended Maintenance Schedule(S) - Exmark VERTEX X Series Operator's Manual

• Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts or hot surfaces. If possible, do not make
adjustments with the engine running.
• Keep all parts in good working condition
and all hardware tightened, especially the
blade-attachment hardware.

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 50 hours
Every 80 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 250 hours
Every 500 hours
Yearly
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the wheel hub specification (S-Series Only).
• Check the wheel lug nuts.
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid (X-Series).
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid (S-Series).
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Clean the grass and debris build-up from the machine and cutting deck.
• Clean the engine and exhaust system area.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Check spark arrester (if equipped).
• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.
• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
• Check the spark plugs.
• Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if
dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine Owner's Manual for
additional information.)
• Replace the secondary air cleaner element (May need more often under severe conditions.
See the Engine Owner's Manual for additional information.)
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid (Every 250 hours/Yearly if using Mobil 1
15W50)(X-Series).
• Change the hydraulic filter and fluid (Every 250 hours/Yearly if using Mobil 1
15W50)(S-Series).
• Check the wheel hub specification (S-Series Only).
• Check the wheel lug nuts.
• Grease the deck belt idler pivot.
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