20HardwareCheck daily. Inspect the entire machine forloose or missing hardware.Air filterSee engine manufacturers specifications forcleaning and replacement intervals.Hydraulic systemCheck oil level in tank daily. Oil level should be3/4” to 1” below the top of the tank. Check allfittings, hoses and lines for damage or leaks.Replace or repair any questionable lines orfittings.Change the oil and filter after the first 250 hoursof operation then annually after that. Drain tankand remove filter, be sure to clean around thetank and filter head before removal. Replacefilter and drain plug and refill hydraulic tank. Onlyuse MOBIL 1 synthetic oil. FIG - 15Raise and block up the rear of the machine sothe drive wheels can rotate freely. Start theengine at the lowest RPM possible, move themotion control levers forward and run machinefor several minutes. Stop engine and recheckthe oil level.If the wheels do not respond an air lock hasoccurred within the system. The system mustbe bled off of air or let the machine set overnightto allow the air time to dissipate out of the oil.DO NOT run the machine with an air lockserious damage can occur to the pumps andwheel motors.Deck beltCheck every 75 to 100 hours of operation.Check for severe cracking and large nicks.NOTE: The belt will show some small cracks innormal operation.To replace belt lower the deck to its lowestposition. Remove the foot plate and belt shields.Use a ratchet with a 9/16” socket on the springidler bolt to relieve the tension on the belt. Slidethe belt off of pulley and fully remove the belt.Reverse the procedure for installation. See thedecal on the top of deck for belt routing informa-tion. FIG - 16. After installation is completecheck the belt for twists.MAINTENANCETri-Synthetic Formula0ONLY USEFIG - 15FIG - 16