Briggs & Stratton Ram 44 / 968999551 - Manual (Page 38)

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MAINTENANCE
1) First change after 5-8 hours. When operating with a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures, replace every 50 hours. 2) In dusty conditions,
cleaning and replacement are required more often. 3) For daily use, the machine should be lubricated twice weekly. 4) Performed by authorized service
workshop.
z = Described in this manual
 = Not described in this manual
Daily
mainte-
nance
Weekly
mainte-
nance
At
least
once
each
year
Maintenance interval
in hours
Maintenance Page Before After 25 50 100 300
Check/adjust throttle and choke cables 40 z
Check the condition of belts, belt pulleys, etc. 45 z z
Change the engine oil 1) 56 z z
Replace the engine oil filter 58 z z
Clean/replace the spark plugs 38 z z
Replace the fuel filter 44 z z
Replace the air filter (paper filter) 2) 43 z z
Check the caster wheels (every 200 hours) 52 z
Clean the cooling fins 2) -  
Replace the air cleaner’s pre-filter
2)
(foam)
41 z z
Check/adjust the mower deck 50 z z
Check the engine valve clearance
4) -  
Perform the 300-hour service 4) 79  
Lubricate according to Lubrication Schedule 54 z z z z z
Check transaxle oil at reservior z
Change transaxle oil & filter (200 hours) z
WARNING!
Before performing any service or adjustment checklist:
• Engage the parking brake.
• Place the Blade-switch in the disengaged position.
• Turn the ignition switch to “OFF” position and remove the key.
• Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from all spark plugs and place the wire where it
cannot come in contact with the plug.