Maintenance Instructions40MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CHART - RECOMMENDED SERVICE INTERVALS - MODEL MSService Item Daily25Hours50Hours100Hours YearlyEvery2YearsRef.PageCheck Engine Crankcase Oil Level x 42Check/Clean Engine Air Cooling System* x 50Clean Grass Buildup Under Deck x 51Clean GHS Exhaust Screen* x 37Clean GHS Blower* x 52Service Mower Blades x 54Check Security of Air Filtration Components x 53Check Air Filter Restriction Gauge x 48Lubricate Grease Fittings and Oil Points* x 43Check Battery Electrolyte Level x 53Check Hydrostatic Transmission Fluid x 47Check Tire Pressure x 54Check Drive Belts (Engine, PTO, Ground Drive) x 56Check PTO and Deck Gearbox Oil Seals x 56Change Engine Crankcase Oil** x 43Clean Fuel Filter x 49Change Engine Oil Filter x 43Clean Air Filter Element* x 48Check Gear Axle Oil Level x 47Clean Hydrostatic Transmission Cooling Fins x 53Clean and Regap Spark Plug x 56Clean Engine Cooling Fins x 50Check Fuel Lines and Clamps x 56Replace Air Filter Elementand Vacuator Valve*** x 48Service Battery x 53Check/Adjust Blade/Brake Action x 56Check/Adjust Vertical Postion ofGrass-Pak ® Switch x 63Change Gear Axle Oil ∆ x 47Replace Fuel Lines and Clamps x 56∗ More often in extremely dusty or dirty conditions(see notes about air cleaner element underIMPORTANT TIPS FOR CARE OF KAWASAKI ENGINE)∗∗ Change engine oil and filter after first 8 hoursof operation of a new engine (break-in period)∗∗∗ Replace every year or after 6 cleanings∆ Change every 2 years or 1000 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). For GHS Model,empty grass catcher before raising body.CAUTIONMaintenance procedures requiring special training ortools should be performed by a trained technician.