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Message: <blockquote data-quote="500K_773" data-source="post: 1083" data-attributes="member: 33">Sounds like a great feature, but only wish the user could set it.  I performed my own 50 hour service.  I was going to have the dealership do it, but they said I could do it myself.  There is really nothing in the 50 hour service that most mechanically inclined people can handle.  It's kind of a pain in the butt to try schedule a service, then take the time to bring your machine down there also.  Not to mention that the service occurs during normal business hours, so the machine is not making you any money.  I do all my service after hours or on weekends.I probably over serice my machine also.  I was ready to change the hydraulic fluid at 500 hours, but then saw the recommended interval of 1,000 hours.  Filters and oil are cheap compared engine repairs.  A service manual is also required if you plan on doing your own maintenance.  There are other service requirements other than fluids and filters.</blockquote>