As you know, proper lawn mower maintenance will help your machines run well for years. It’s not enough to perform maintenance just at the start and end of the season. From annual service items to routine maintenance tasks, our riding mower maintenance schedule and checklist will help you determine when maintenance needs to be performed to extend the life of your equipment and ensure optimal performance for years to come.
Before performing any maintenance on your riding lawn mower Exmark Hydro Oil, refer to your owner’s manual for recommended maintenance and safety information. Maintenance instructions vary by model, so depending on your model our instructions may vary slightly. Check your owner’s manual to get instructions specific to your model. Additionally, follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule.
Check These Items Before Each Use:
- Check blades for any nicks/abrasions
- Check oil
- Check air filter for buildup of dirt/debris
- Check air intake or screen cover for debris
Maintenance Every 10 Hours:
- Clean battery terminals
- Lubricate front caster wheels
Maintenance Every 25 Hours:
- Clean and re-oil pre-filter if applicable
- Clean engine cooling fins
Maintenance Every 50 Hours:
- Change engine oil and oil filter
- Lubricate deck wheels
- Tighten nuts and screws
Maintenance/Replace Every 100 Hours:
- Air filter element
- Spark plug and set gap
- Fuel filter
- Grease mower
Prior to Storage for the Winter:
- Clean off battery terminals
- Lubricate front pivot axle and caster axles
- Clean engine cooling fins
- Lubricate deck wheels
- Check spark plug
- Make sure fuel has stabilizer in it
Tip: Keep a calendar for maintenance schedules. Keep track of when each maintenance check was last performed, so you never forget any of the necessary steps.
