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==Engine Maintenance== | |||
* Check oil level: every 5 hours | * Check oil level: every 5 hours | ||
* Change oil and oil filter: after first five hours | * Change oil and oil filter: after first five hours | ||
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[http://www.briggsandstratton.com/engines/support/maintenance-how-to/Push%20Mower%20Engines/Tune-Up%20Schedule/ schedule from Briggs & Stratton website] | [http://www.briggsandstratton.com/engines/support/maintenance-how-to/Push%20Mower%20Engines/Tune-Up%20Schedule/ schedule from Briggs & Stratton website] | ||
==Hydraulic Maintenance== | |||
* ''Any intervention must be carried out with pressure and tension released." | * ''Any intervention must be carried out with pressure and tension released." | ||
* Check for visible leaks (particularly at connections). Tighten or seal if necessary. | * Check for visible leaks (particularly at connections). Tighten or seal if necessary. | ||
Revision as of 04:15, 20 December 2011
Engine Maintenance
- Check oil level: every 5 hours
- Change oil and oil filter: after first five hours
- Change oil: every 50 hours or every season (more often if dirty conditions)
- Change oil filter: every 100 hours or every season
- Replace foam air cleaner: every 25 hours or every season
- Replace paper air filter: every 25 hours or every season
- Replace paper air filter w/ foam air cleaner: every 100 hours or every season
- Replace spark plugs: every 100 hours or every season
- Replace fuel filter: every 100 hours or every season
schedule from Briggs & Stratton website
Hydraulic Maintenance
- Any intervention must be carried out with pressure and tension released."
- Check for visible leaks (particularly at connections). Tighten or seal if necessary.
- Check state of hydraulic fluid. Completely replace if deteriorating (sunk color, odor, milky aspect).
- Check hydraulic fluid level. Refill with same viscosity and to same line if necessary.
- If system is to be shut down for a long time, leave hydraulic oil in the circuit.
- Replace hydraulic fluid: every 24 months of use
- Replace hydraulic fluid filters: every 12 months
- Inspect hoses for damage, blisters, leaks or fraying. Replace if necessary.
- Ensure pressure relief valve is not held partially open by contamination.
- Check for corroded or loose fasteners.