Suggested Maintenance Schedule

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Gravely/Ariens Maintenance Schedule

Daily (Commercial) or Weekly (Homeowner)

  • Clean grass and belt area
  • Check air filter for cleaning
  • Check engine and transmission oil levels
  • Clean transmission
  • Check tire pressure (We recommend 15 Psi rear, 20 Psi front)

Every 25 Hours

  • Check all safety switches
  • Check loose nuts and bolts and deck condition
  • Check battery connection
  • Check grease fittings (on front caster if applicable)
  • Sharpen and balance blades
  • Clean air filter
  • Lubricate cables

Every 50 Hours

  • Change engine oil, oil filter, spark plus, fuel filter, and air filter
  • Sharpen and balance blades
  • Lubricate cables

75-100 Hours

  • Change hydro oil and filter (Dealer and MFG. Recommended)

Every 100 Hours

  • Clean under deck
  • Check or adjust tracking
  • Level Deck

500 Hours

  • Change hydro oil and filter
  • Remove front yoke, clean old grease and repack bearings
  • Remove engine blower housing, clean grass and dirt out
  • Adjust valves

Warranty

  • Gravely/Ariens 3-5 years see warranty statement for details
  • Kawasaki engines 3 years unlimited hours
  • Hydro-gear transmissions 2 year homeowner/1 year commercial
  • Battery 6 months

Added Notes

  • Engine oil from factory is 10w40. Kawasaki recommends changing to 20w50 at first oil change
  • Hydro oils 20w50 motor oil