Simplicity 14HP - Manual (Page 21)

Regular
Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE PROCEDURES
The following schedule should be followed for normal care of your tractor and mower. You will need to keep a record
of your operating time. Determining operating time is easily accomplished by multiplying the time it takes to do one
job by the number of times you’ve done the job, or you can install the optional hour meter.
Check Engine Air Filter l l **o
Check Enaine Oil Level I 17” I I l I I I I l
Change Engine Oil Filter**
Lubricate Tractor Mower
l *
18
I I
Check Tire Pressure 1 5
Check Transmission Fluid 1 6
Change Transmission Fluid 1 6 ****Every 250 Hours
Check Fuel Filter 1 7 l
Clean Battery Cables 2 0 l
Clean Sharpen Mower Blades 2 1 l
lnsoect
Lubricate Rear Axle Shafts 1 9
See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
** Change original engine oil after first 5 hours of operation.
More often in hot (over F: C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
**** Change transmission oil after the first 50 hours of operation, then every 250 hours.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and main-
tained at the levels shown in the
that these
pressures may differ slightly from the Inflation”
stamped on the side-wall of the tires. The pressures
shown provide proper traction, improve cut quality, and
extend tire life.
Tire
Front
Pressure
5 osi (83-I 04
I
Rear 6-8 psi (41-55 I