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Lubrication
Maintaining
Your LaWn
Mower
:WARNING
A ,ays stop e ngine,
disconnect spark plug,
and greund against
engine before cleaning,
lubricating 0r d0ing any
kind of maintenance on
your machine,
IMPORTANT:We do
not recommend the use
of pressure washers or
a garden hose to clean
your unit. These may
cause damage to electric
components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings, or the
engine. The use of water
will result in shortened life
and reduce serviceability.
Figure 5-1:Lubrication areasonthemower.
Figure 5-2:Replacing therearflap.
General
Recommendations
•
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
anymaintenance.
•
Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover
itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse
or negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawn moweras
instructedhere.
•
Changingof engine-governed speedwill void
enginewarranty.
•
All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason.
•
Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight.
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ARNING:Alwaysstopengine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before servicing the
unit.
1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least
oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must
operatefreely in both directions,Figure5-1.
2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axleand innersurface
of the wheelwith lightoil, Figure5-1.
3. Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear
dischargedoor periodicallywith lightoil to prevent
rust, Figure5-1.
4. Thetransmissionis pre-lubricated and sealedat the
factoryand does not requirelubrication.
5. Followtheaccompanying engine manualfor lubrica-
tion scheduleand instructionfor engine lubrication.
Deck Care
1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn
moweror placea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap.
2. Tip mowersothat it restson the housing.Keepthe
sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly.
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WARNING:Never tip the mower more
than 90 degrees in any directions and
do not leavethe mower tipped for any
lengthof time. Oil can drain intothe
upper partof the engine causing a starting problem.
3. Scrapeand clean the undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool. Do notspraywith water.
4. Putthe mowerback on its wheelson the ground.If
youhad put plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now.
Engine
Care
1. Maintainoil levelas instructedin enginemanual.
2. Serviceair cleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfew hoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.Referto engine manual.
3. Cleansparkplug and resetthegap once a season.
Checkenginemanualfor correctplugtype and gap
specifications.
4. Cleanengineregularlywith a cloth or brush. Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea) cleanto permit
properair circulation.Removeall grass,dirt, and
combustible debrisfrom mufflerarea.
Replacing
Rear Flap
1. Lift up rear door.
2. Bend (bow)the rearflap inwardon eachsideto
releasetabs from the holesin thehandle mounting
brackets,Figure5-2.
3. Replacewith newflap bybendingthe rear flapand
slidingintoplace.
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