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Zero Turn Maintenance

Article Summary

One of the leading causes for zero turn failures is the neglect to maintain the machine itself. We will cover essential and seldom care required for a Zero-Turn. Neglecting to care for your machine will result in power loss, short lifespan, engine failure, and many more issues.

Essential Maintenance

Essential maintenance for your unit is crucial if you want to have a consistent power output. All 
zero turns require these 5 things every 50 hours or per manual, regardless of brand.

1. Change oil filter
2. Change oil
3 . Service fuel system
• Replace fuel filter and inspect lines for cracks
• Maintain transmission
4. Check and change hydrostatic transmission fluid
5. Check and/or replace spark plug

Other Maintenance 

One of the leading causes for zero turn failures is the neglect to maintain the machine itself. We will cover (almost everything) from using the right oil to up keeping your landscaping machine, and everything in between.

• Air filters - Annually or per manual; Change may be required if working conditions contain 
high dust, debris, or sand.
• Blades - Weekly or as needed
• Belt - Replace when fraying is visible. Not changing belts when necessary will cause damage 
to the belt drive system.
• Greasing - Every 25 hours
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