Maintenance; Recommended Maintenance Schedule - Exmark M216KA, M216KASP Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service
Interval
Each Use
5 Hours
25 Hours
50 Hours
75 Hours
100 Hours
300 Hours
Storage
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Change the engine oil after the first 8 operating hours.
Important Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Maintenance Procedure
Check the engine oil level.
Check the stopping time of the blade brake. The blade must stop within
3 seconds of releasing the bail; if it does not, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer for repair.
Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
Clean the discharge tunnel and the discharge tunnel plug.
Check the blade and the engine mounting fasteners. Tighten them if they are
loose.
Clean the foam pre-cleaner of the air cleaner.
Change the engine oil (without the oil filter).
Sharpen or replace the blade; maintain it more frequently if the edge dulls
quickly in rough or in sandy conditions.
Check for leaks in the fuel system and/or a deteriorating fuel hose. Replace
parts if necessary.
Remove grass clippings and debris from under the belt cover.
Lubricate the pivot arms (self-propel model only).
Adjust the self-propel drive system (self-propel model only).
Change the oil filter.
Inspect the spark plug and replace it if necessary.
Clean the cooling system; remove grass clippings, debris, or dirt from the engine
air cooling fins and starter. Clean the system more frequently in dirty or
high-chaff conditions.
Clean the fuel filter.
Lubricate the gear case.
Adjust the blade brake cable.
Service the wheels.
Replace the paper air filter. Replace it more frequently in dusty operating
conditions.
Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before storage.
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