Daily Maintenance

• 1). Clean all dirt, grease and oil off the tractor and its implements, using a shop rag.
  
  
• 2). Tighten any loose nuts or bolts on the tractor using the tools from your tool kit.
  
  
• 3). Check all fluid levels, including engine oil, engine coolant and hydraulic fluid. Add engine oil, coolant or hydraulic fluid as necessary.
  
  
• 4). Inspect the tractor for fluid leaks. Repair any leaks, clean the repaired area and refill with the appropriate fluid.
  
  
• 5). Inspect the tires. Ensure that they are properly inflated by testing the pressure in each tire with a tire gauge.
  
  

50-Hour Maintenance

• 1). Perform all of the tasks required in the daily maintenance schedule.
  
  
• 2). Wipe the grease fittings clean with a shop rag and inject fresh grease into each fitting with a grease gun. Keep pumping grease into each fitting until you see fresh grease coming out of the object being greased. Wiping the grease fittings prevents the grease gun from pumping dirt through the grease fitting.
  
  
• 3). Inspect the air cleaner. Clean or replace it if necessary.
  
  
• 4). Inspect the fan belt tension and tighten the fan belt if necessary. Replace cracked or worn fan belts. Check the oil level in both the transmission and the front drive axle. Add fluid as necessary.
  
  
• 5). Wipe the battery off with a shop rag. If there is corrosion on the battery terminals, clean them with a wire brush and a solution of baking soda and water. Coat the terminals with grease to help prevent further corrosion. Check the condition of the battery by removing one of the battery caps and drawing fluid into a battery tester. If the battery tests too weak, replace it.
  
  

250-Hour Maintenance

• 1). Perform all of the tasks included in the daily maintenance and the 50-hour maintenance schedules.
  
  
• 2). Change the engine oil.
  
  
• 3). Change the engine oil filter.
  
  

500-Hour Maintenance

• 1). Perform all of the tasks included in the daily maintenance, the 50-hour maintenance and the 250-hour maintenance schedules.
  
  
• 2). Check the intake and exhaust valve clearance. Adjust if necessary.
  
  
• 3). Drain and remove the fuel tank. Clean out any dirt and sludge present in the tank. Change the fuel filter cartridge.
  
  
• 4). Flush the transmission by opening the drain plug of the transmission while it is running. Allow the transmission fluid to drain from the transmission while adding new transmission fluid through the transmission fill tube. Shut off the engine once you notice that only clean fluid drains from the transmission. Allow the transmission to drain the rest of the way. Replace the drain plug on the transmission and top it off with fresh transmission fluid.
  
  
• 5). Remove the filter from the hydraulic lifter and clean it. Replace if necessary. Flush the hydraulic lifter by removing the drain plug and allowing the old fluid to drain out while adding new fluid. Replace the drain plug once you see that only fresh hydraulic fluid drains from the system. Inspect the front wheels to ensure that the toe-in is set properly. Adjust as necessary.
  
  

1,000-Hour Maintenance

• 1). Perform all of the tasks in the daily, 50-hour, 250-hour and 500-hour maintenance schedules.
  
  
• 2). Clean any carbon build up in the muffler and exhaust manifold.
  
  
• 3). Drain and replace the oil in the hydraulic lifting system. Clean the hydraulic lifter's oil filter.
  
  

Maintenance for Long-Term Storage

• 1). Clean all dirt, grease and grime off the tractor. Wax all painted surfaces. Grease all lubrication points.
  
  
• 2). Inspect the condition of the antifreeze. Add enough antifreeze to protect the engine against the most extreme low-temperature conditions where the tractor is located.
  
  
• 3). Disconnect the battery terminals and remove the battery. Do not store the battery on concrete.
  
  
• 4). Plug the exhaust system with a shop rag to prevent insects and small animals from seeking shelter in the exhaust pipe.
  
  
• 5). Support the weight of the tractor by using blocks under the frame to take the weight of the tractor off the tires. Store the tractor indoors if possible. If not, cover the tractor with a tarp.