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WARNING
Always stopenginel
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against g ne
performing any type
of
maintenance on
your machinel
Donot use a pressure
washerorgarden
hoseto cleanyour
unit T hese may Cause
damage to electric
components,
sp nd es,
pulleysi bearings, or
the engine, The use
of water will result
in shortened life and
reduce serviceabilityi
Figure 5=1
General Recommendations
• Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen performing any
type of maintenance.
• Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover
itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse
or negligence. T o receivefull valuefrom warranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawn moweras instructed
here.
• Changingof engine-governed speedwill voidengine
warranty.
• All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason.
• Periodically checkall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight.
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WARNING:Alwaysstopengine, discon-
nectsparkplug, and groundagainst
engine before performingany type of
maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least
oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must
operatefreely in both directions.See Figure5-1.
2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motor oil). If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricate surfaceof the pivotarm and inner
surfaceof thewheelwith light oil.
3. Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the
chutedeflectorperiodically with lightoil to prevent
rust.See Figure5-1.
4. Followthe accompanying engine manualfor lubrica-
tion scheduleand instructionfor engine lubrication.
Cleaning Mower
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WARNING: Never tip the mower more
than 90° in any direction and do not
leavethe mower tipped for any length of
time. Oil can drain intothe upper part of the engine
causing a starting problem.
Cleanundersideof the mowerdeck after eachuse
to preventbuild-upof grass clippingsor otherdebris.
Followstepsbelowforthis job.
1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn
moweror placea pieceof plasticunderthe gascap.
2. Tip the mowerso that it restson the housing.Keep
the sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Holdthe
mowerfirmly.
3. Scrapeand cleanthe undersided the deck with a
suitabletool. Do notspraywith water.
4. Putthe mowerback on its wheelson the ground.If
you hadput plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now.
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