Method of controlling machine function based on performance of a work machine maintenance schedule and system thereof

The method of claim i comprising:

• executing the enabling step for a predefined period of time;
• alerting a machine operator to complete the at least one maintenance item after the predefined period of time;
• and
• inhibiting the machine from performing the at least one machine function after the predefined period of time until the at least one maintenance item is completed.

A method of controlling a work machine, comprising:

• providing a machine controller for controlling at least one machine function, a mobile communication link, and a maintenance schedule mobile application executable on a mobile communication device, the mobile application including a maintenance schedule displayed on a display of the mobie device, the maintenance schedule having a plurality of maintenance items to be completed at a plurality of locations on the work mahcine;
• providing a connection to a wireless network with the mobile communication link;
• receiving by the mobile communication link a status of each of the plurality of maintenance items when the mobile application is being executed;
• communicating the status of each of the plurality of maintenance items to the machine controller;
• determining by the machine controller if each of the plurality of maintenance items is completed before the machine is enabled;
• and
• controlling the machine with the machine controller to perform the at least one machine function if each of the plurality of maintenance items is completed.