Ferris Mower Maintenance Schedule

  BEFORE
EACH USE
EVERY
25 HOURS
EVERY
50 HOURS
EVERY
100 HOURS
SPRING &
FALL
SAFETY CHECKS
Check safety Interlock System •       •
Check mower blade stopping time •     • •
Check rider brakes •     • •
LAWNMOWER CARE
Check mower for loose hardware •       •
Check/adjust PTO Clutch ****   •   • •
Lubricate mower ***/****       • •
Check/clean/replace battery and cables       • •
Check tire pressure • •     •
Clean deck and check/replace mower blades ***       • •
Check hydraulic oil •       •
Check gearbox oil level ****   •     •
Check tire wear         •
Check belting         •
ENGINE CARE *
Check engine oil level •       •
Check/clean engine cooling fans ***   •     •
Check/change engine air filter ***   •     •
Change engine oil and filter */*** See your engine manufacturers owners manual
Inspect/replace spark plugs * See your engine manufacturers owners manual
Check/replace fuel filter and fuel lines */*** See your engine manufacturers owners manual
Check/clean spark arrester */** See your engine manufacturers owners manual
Check engine coolant level •       •
Change engine coolant * See your engine manufacturers owners manual
Check/clean cooling fins and intake     •    
Check/clean radiator screens •       •
Check radiator hoses **         •

* : See your engine manufacturers owners manual
** : If equipped. Replaced if damaged.
*** : May require more frequent service depending on operating conditions
**** : Service after the 1st 25 hours of operation, then every 100 hours of operation.

Contact a Messick's parts technician for the parts needed for your model. 877-260-3528