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Maintenance
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch,
engage parking brake, and pull the wire(s)
off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside
so it does not accidentally contact the spark
plug(s).
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Yearly or before storage
Periodic Maintenance
Check Blower
Housing/Impeller
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Inspect for wear or damage daily. Replace or
repair worn parts as needed
Note: When mowing in areas with sandy soil,
use low lift blades on the cutting deck and higher
cutting heights to minimize wear on the blower
components.
Maintenance Procedure
• Check the blower housing/impeller.
• Check door cloth mesh.
• Clean muffler and rear frame area.
• Clean rear screen in the hood.
• Lubricate grease fittings.
• Check condition of belt.
• Clean blower.
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching
a hot engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine
area.
Check Door Cloth Mesh
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Inspect the bags for wear, tears, or damage.
WARNING
Under normal use the cloth mesh will
deteriorate and wear. Objects could exit
through worn cloth mesh at high speeds.
Thrown objects can cause serious injury or
kill you or bystanders.
Check cloth mesh frequently for tears and
holes. Replace worn cloth mesh.
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