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Maintenance
WARNING
Failure to properly maintain the machine could result in premature failure of machine systems
causing possible harm to you or bystanders.
Keep the machine well maintained and in good working order as indicated in these instructions.
Important:
Refer to your engine owner's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 25 hours
Before each use or daily
After each use
Every 20 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 300 hours
Monthly
Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Preparing the Machine for
Maintenance
1.
Shut off the engine and allow it to cool
completely.
2.
Park the machine on a level surface.
3.
Remove the machine from the tow vehicle.
4.
Secure the machine from movement.
5.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Inspect the air-cleaner elements.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Inspect the tires.
• Clean the drum.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts to 108 to 122 N∙m (80 to 90 ft-lb) after towing.
• Check the drive-belt tension and adjust it as necessary. Replace the drive belts if
they show any signs of wear, cracks, glazing, or damage.
• Clean the air-cleaner elements. Clean them more frequently in dusty operating
conditions.
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the spark plug.
• Clean the spark arrester (if equipped).
• Replace the drive belts.
• Replace the paper air-cleaner element. Replace it more frequently in dusty
operating conditions.
• Replace the spark plug.
• Grease the trunnions and the drum spindle.
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