| Maintenance Service Interval |
Maintenance Procedure |
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LUBRICATION CHART |
| After the first 5 hours |
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| Before each use or daily |
- 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 and Authorized Service Dealer for repair.
- Check the mower blades and the engine mounting fasteners.
- Check for loose hardware.
- Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.
- Clean the discharge tunnel and plug.
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| Every 25 hours |
- Clean the foam pre-cleaner (Kawasaki Units).
- Clean the cover, base, foam and paper elements (Honda Units).
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| Every 40 hours |
- Check the condition of the belt(s).
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| Every 50 hours |
- Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)
- Grease the pivot arms.
- Clean under the belt cover (self-propelled models only).
- Clean the blade brake clutch shield.
- Check for leaks in the fuel systems and /or deteriorating fuel hose.
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| Every 100 hours |
- Change the oil filter (Kawasaki Units Only).
- Service the wheels.
- Grease the gear case (self-propelled units only).
- Check the spark plugs.
- For Blade Brake Clutch Units: Adjust the blade brake cable.
- Clean the fuel filter element (Kawasaki Units Only).
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| Every 250 hours |
- Replace the air filter elements (Honda Units). (May need more often if they are damaged or excessively dirty.)
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| Every 300 hours |
- Replace the paper air filter (Kawasaki Units). (May need more often in dusty conditions. See the Engine manual for additional information.)
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| Yearly |
- Lubricate the gear case (self-propelled units only)
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| Yearly or before storage |
- Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before storage.
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