Simplicity ZT2148 - Manual (Page 19)

15
Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE & PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your rider and mower. You will need to keep a record of
your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by observing the elapsed time recorded by
the hour meter.
See Before Before Every Every Every Spring
SAFETY ITEMS Page First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & Fall
Check Safety Interlock System 9 X X
Check Rider Brakes 22 X X
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time 23 X X
See Before Before Every Every Every Spring
NORMAL CARE ITEMS Page First Use Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours 100 Hours & Fall
Check Rider/Mower for loose hardware — X X
Check Engine Oil Level 16* X X X X
Check Engine Air Filter 16* X ***X
Change Engine Oil & Filter ** 16* ***X Every 50 Hours ***X
Lubricate Rider & Mower 17 ***X
Check Tire Pressure 15 X ***X
Check Hydraulic Fluid 16 X ***X
Check Fuel Filter 16 X
Clean Battery & Cables 17 X
Clean & Sharpen Mower Blades 18 X
Inspect Spark Plug 16* X
* See the engine manufacturer's owner's manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
*** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
Tire Pressure
Front 20 psi (138 kPa)
Rear 15 psi (103 kPa) Figure 10. Checking Tire Pressure
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the chart. Note that these
pressures may differ slightly from the “Max Inflation”
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.