Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Before storage
Maintenance Safety
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Disconnect the spark-plug wire from the spark plug before performing any maintenance procedure.
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Wear gloves and eye protection when servicing the machine.
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The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Wear gloves when servicing the blade.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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Tipping the machine may cause the fuel to leak. Fuel is flammable and explosive, and can cause personal injury. Run the
engine dry or remove the fuel with a hand pump; never siphon the fuel.
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil and filter.
• Clean and check the air-cleaner foam and paper elements.
• Check the engine-oil level.
• Inspect the condition of the tires.
• Clean the engine air-intake screen.
• Inspect the blade.
• Remove debris from the machine.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check the belts for wear/cracks.
• Replace the air-cleaner foam and paper elements.
• Check the spark plug.
• Change the engine oil and filter (change it more often under a heavy load or in
high temperatures).
• Replace the spark plug.
• Replace the in-line fuel filter.
• Clean the engine-cooling fins and shrouds.
• Charge the battery and disconnect battery cables.
• Change the engine oil and filter.
• Service the air cleaner.
• Empty the fuel tank.
• Lubricate inside the engine cylinder.
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