Maintenance, Recommended maintenance schedule(s), Warning – Exmark Turf Tracer x-series LP FMD524 User Manual

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Maintenance

Maintenance

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

WARNING

While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could seriously
injure you or other bystanders.

Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage
parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark
plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also
push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally
contact the spark plug(s).

WARNING

The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns.

Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine area.

Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)

Maintenance Service

Interval

Maintenance Procedure

After the first 5 hours

• Change the engine oil.

After the first 100 hours

• Check wheel hub-slotted torque specification.

After the first 250 hours

• Change the hydraulic filter.

Before each use or daily

• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the mower blades.
• Check the safety interlock system.
• Check for loose hardware.
• Check the LPG tank and components.
• Clean the grass build-up from under the deck.

Every 40 hours

• Check the hydraulic oil level.
• Check the tire pressures.
• Check the condition of the belts.
• Grease the hydro control arm support bushings.
• Check the entire LPG fuel delivery system.

Every 80 hours

• Remove engine shrouds and clean cooling fins.

Every 100 hours

• Change the engine oil. (May need more often under severe conditions.)

Every 160 hours

• Check the spark plugs.

Every 250 hours

• Replace the primary air cleaner element — check secondary air cleaner element; replace if

dirty. (May need more often under severe conditions. See the Engine manual for additional
information.)

Every 500 hours

• Replace the secondary air cleaner element. (May need more often under severe conditions.

See the Engine manual for additional information.)

• Change the hydraulic filter (Every 250 hours/yearly if using Mobil 1 15W50)
• Check wheel hub-slotted torque specification.

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