Snapper ZT20501BV - Manual (Page 15)

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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.
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 • •
Check Mower Blade Stopping Time • •
RIDER MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use Every 5
Hours Every 25
Hours Every
100
Hours Every
250
Hours Spring &
Fall
Check Rider / Mower for loose hardware •
Check / Clean Engine Cooling Fins •
Check / Adjust PTO Clutch *** •
Lubricate Rider & Mower ** •
Clean Battery & Cables •
Check Tire Pressure •
Clean Deck & Check/Replace Mower Blades** •
Check Transmission Oil • •
Change Transmission Oil Filter ** •
ENGINE MAINTENANCE ITEMS Before
Each
Use Every 5
Hours Every 25
Hours Every
100
Hours Every
250
Hours Spring &
Fall
Check Engine Oil Level •
Check / Change Engine Air Filter *
Change Engine Oil & Filter *
Inspect Spark Plug(s) *
Check / Replace Fuel Filter *
* Refer to engine owner’s manual. Change original engine oil after initial break-in period.
** More often in hot (over 85° F: 30° C) weather or dusty operating conditions.
*** Service after the first 25 hours of operation, then every 100 hours of operation.