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2. To disperse the clippings evenly, raise the mower one or
two height-of-cut settings while driving forward with
the blade(s) engaged.
Keep the Underside of the Mower Clean
Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the mower
after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside the mower,
cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Each Use
5 Hours
25 Hours
At Storage
Important
Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug(s) before you do
any maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.
Servicing the Cutting Blades
To assure a superior quality of cut, keep the blade(s) sharp.
For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want
to have an extra blade(s).
Maintenance Procedure
Mower Housing—clean
Cutter Blade—check
Mower Housing—clean
Tires—check pressure
Grease–Mower deck
Cutter Blade—check
Grease–Mower deck
Belts—check for wear/cracks
Mower Housing—clean
Chipped Surfaces—paint
Tires—check pressure
Caution
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Blade Maintenance
Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season
because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or
shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding turns
grass brown at the edges, which slows growth and increases
the chance of disease. Every 30 days, check the cutter
blade(s) for sharpness and file down any nicks.
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