Ferris Industries 5901180 - Manual (Page 32)

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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 hour meter.
* 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.
**** Service after the first 25 hours, then after every 100 hours.
Tire Pressure
Front 25 psi (1,72 bar)
Rear 18 psi (1,24 bar) Figure 12. Checking Tire Pressure
CHECK TIRE PRESSURES
Tire Pressure should be checked periodically, and
maintained 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.
Regular Maintenance
SAFETY ITEMS
Before
Each
Use Every
5
Hours Every
25
Hours Every
100
Hours Every
250
Hours Spring &
Fall
Check Safety Interlock System
• •
Check Rider Brakes
• •
RIDER MAINTENANCE
Before
Each
Use Every
5
Hours Every
25
Hours Every
100
Hours Every
250
Hours Spring &
Fall
Check Gearbox Oil Level ****
• •
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware
•
Clean Deck & Check / Replace Mower
Blades**
•
Lubricate Rider & Mower **
•
Clean Battery & Cables
•
Check Tire Pressure
•
Check Hydraulic Oil
•
Change Hydraulic Oil Filter **
•
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Before
Each
Use Every
5
Hours Every
25
Hours Every
100
Hours Every
250
Hours Spring &
Fall
Check Engine Oil Level / Engine Coolant
Level
•
Check / Clean Cooling Fins & Intake **
•
Service Air Filter *
Change Oil & Filter *
Check / Replace Spark Plugs *
Check Fuel Filter / Drain Water Separator*
•
Check & Clean Radiator Screens
• •
Check Coolant Level
•
Change Coolant
•