Maintenance Instructions33MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MBSSDService Item Daily25Hours100Hours200Hours400Hours YearlyEvery2 YearsRef.PageCheck Engine Crankcase Oil Level x 35Check/Clean EngineAir Cooling System* x 43Check Air Filter Restriction Gauge x 41Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck x 44Service Mower Blades x 47Check Security of Air FiltrationComponents x 47Lubricate Grease Fittings andOil Points* x 37Check Transaxle Fluid x 37Check Tire Pressure x 47Check Drive Belts(Engine/PTO, Ground Drive) x 49Change Engine Crankcase Oil** xΔ 35Check Air Filter Element *** x 42Clean Engine Cooling Fins x 43Check Security of Drive TireMounting Nuts (75-85 ft-lbs.) x 20Clean Transaxle Cooling Fins x 46Change Engine Oil Filter x 35Check/Regap Spark Plugs x 49Change Transaxle Oil and Filter xΔΔ 40Check Fuel Lines and Clamps x 49Replace Air Filter Elementand Dust Ejection Valve *** x 42Service Battery x 47Replace Fuel Filter x 52Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps x 49∗ More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions(Refer to notes about air cleaner element underIMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OFKOHLER ENGINE)∗∗ Change engine oil and filter after first 8 hoursof operation of a new engine (break-in period)∗∗∗ Air cleaner is remote mounted Cummins/FleetguardOptiAir™ unit, replace filter every yearΔ Change oil every 50 hours when operatingin dry, dirty conditionsΔΔ Initial oil and filter change at 75-100 hoursCAUTIONWhen performing maintenance with themower body raised, a safety prop shouldbe installed from back of body to chassisframe (fail-safe protection in case of fail-ure of body lift support).CAUTIONMaintenance procedures requiring special training ortools should be performed by a trained technician.