Section 11: Maintenance - Yard-Man 247.371060 Owner's Manual

• Place thehairpin clipsin theinnerholesinthe
weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in
the Set-Up Instructions.
Lower Handle
Notch
Figure 9
SECTION 10: LUBRICATION
,_ WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of work on lawn mower.
Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade
control handle and the brake cable at least once a
season with light oil. See Figure 10. The blade control
must operate freely in both directions.
Wheels: Lubricate the wheel bearings (if so equipped) at
least once a season with light oil (or engine oil). Also, if
the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the
surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the
wheel with light oil.
Engine: Follow engine manual for lubrication
instructions.
Lubricate Bearings
Figure 10
SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performing any
repairs or maintenance.
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up.
Cutting Blade
To remove blade:
,_ WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect
hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.
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