Maintenance & Adjustment - MTD RZT Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance Schedule
Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover
Clean Hood/Dash Louvers
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts
Clean and Re-oil Air Filter's Foam Precleaner
Replace Air Filter Element
Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter
Clean Battery Terminals
Lube Front Pivot Axle and Caster Axles
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Lube Front Deck Wheels
Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap
Replace Fuel Filter
Maintenance
WARNING!
repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance
intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions.
Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING
engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will
be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise
caution to avoid burns.
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Each use
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Before performing any maintenance or
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Every Every
10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours
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To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
1. Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The
oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities.
Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
2. Locate the oil drain hose or the oil-drain valve on the
engine.
NOTE: The 42" RZT's is equipped with an oil-drain valve on the
right side of the engine. The 50" RZT is equipped with an oil drain
hose and is located on the left side of the engine.
Every Every Prior
100 Hours to Storing
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