Service Intervals

If you operate mower in extreme heat or dust or other severe conditions, service more often than shown below.


BEFORE EACH USE	Check engine oil level.
	In severe conditions lubricate all mower spindles.
	In severe conditions lubricate drive wheels, caster wheels and caster wheel forks.
	In severe conditions check and clean engine air cleaner.
	Check tire pressure.
	Check mower level.
	Adjust cutting height if needed.
AFTER EACH USE	Clean debris from engine, especially air intake screen.
	Remove belt shields, clean belt area, check belts.
	Clean under deck. Inspect blades. On 36 inch decks, check mower blade timing.
	Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts.
AS NEEDED	Adjust brakes.
	Replace fuel filter.
	Adjust shift lever neutral.
AFTER FIRST 25 HOURS	Adjust tension on mower deck timing belt and Check timing on mower blades - 36 Inch mower deck
	Change engine oil and filter.
	Check and adjust brakes
	Check and adjust drive wheel belt tension.
	Check and adjust transmission drive belt tension.
	Lubricate all mower spindles.
	Lubricate drive wheels, caster wheels and caster wheel forks.
EVERY 25 HOURS	Clean foam air cleaner element.
	Lubricate all mower spindles.
	Lubricate drive wheels, caster wheels and caster wheel forks.
EVERY 50 HOURS	Check battery electrolyte level.
EVERY 100 HOURS	Change engine oil and filter. (or annually)
	Adjust tension on mower deck timing belt and Check timing on mower blades - 36 Inch mower deck
	Clean and gap spark plug.
	Clean or replace paper air cleaner element.
	Replace fuel filter.(or annually)
	Check mower blade stop time.
EVERY 500 HOURS	Check valve clearance. (See your John Deere dealer.)

Service Record