Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the rst operating
hour
After the rst 8 operating
hours
After the rst 10
operating hours
After the rst 50
operating hours
After the rst 200
operating hours
Before each use or daily
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Every 150 hours
Every 200 hours
Every 250 hours
Maintenance Procedure
• Torque the wheel lug nuts to 75 to 80 ft-lb (102 to 108 N⋅m).
• Check the condition and tension of the alternator belt.
• Check the condition and tension of the cooling fan belt.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts to 75 to 80 ft-lb (102 to 108 N⋅m).
• Change the engine oil and lter.
• Check the engine RPM (idle and full throttle).
• Replace the transmission oil lter.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Check the cooling system.
• Check the transmission uid.
• Check the hydraulic uid level.
• Check the rear axle lubricant (Model 03544 only).
• Check the reel to bedknife contact.
• Check the operation of the interlock switches.
• Inspect the air cleaner for damage and check the service indicator. If it is
red, service the air cleaner.
• Check and clean out the air lter precleaner bowl (more often in dusty
and dirty conditions).
• Drain water and other contaminants from the fuel lter/water separator.
• Remove debris from the screen, oil coolers, and radiator (more frequently
in dirty operating conditions).
• Check the hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks, kinked lines, loose mounting
supports, wear, loose ttings, weather deterioration, and chemical
deterioration.
• Grease the bearings and bushings.
• Check the condition of and clean the battery.
• Check the battery cable connections.
• Inspect the cooling system hoses.
• Check the condition and tension of the alternator belt.
• Check the condition and tension of the cooling fan belt.
• Change the engine oil and lter.
• Lubricate the front axle bearings.
• Drain moisture from the fuel and hydraulic uid tanks.
• Check the reel bearing preload.
• Torque the wheel lug nuts to 75 to 80 ft-lb (102 to 108 N⋅m).
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