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Read articles →An owner-produced pre-use checklist for the 1025R with 120R loader, covering engine oil dipstick location, hydraulic/transmission oil, axle oil level, loader grease fittings, and mower deck zerks, including a tip on wiping fittings before greasing. It's a brief, casual walkthrough rather than a deep-dive; most useful for first-year 1025R owners who want a quick reminder of what to inspect before each use.
An owner-operator sharing routine maintenance habits from their own 1025R, with no apparent commercial affiliation.
Check the engine oil dipstick, the transmission/hydraulic oil dipstick, the axle oil level, and grease the loader fittings and mower deck zerks regularly before use.
It is on the same side as the lever for the front-end loader as well as the fuel filter.
Yes, wipe off the grease fittings before putting grease in them to get rid of contamination.
Grease the mower deck zerks when the deck is off, such as when removed to use the front-end loader.
