Yard-Man 26M Operator's Manual page 10

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disconnect spark
plugl and ground
performing any type
We do not rec0mmend
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the use of a pressure
washer or garden
hose to clean
uniL These maycause
damage to e ectriC
compOnentSspindles
pulleys; bearingS,or
the enginel The use
of water Willresult in
shorten edlife and
reduce Serviceability,
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Figure 3
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover
itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse
or negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawn moweras
instructed h ere.
3. Changingof engine-governed speedwill void
enginewarranty.
4. All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason.
5. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controland drive
controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. These
controlsmustoperatefreely in bothdirections.See
Figure3.
2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner
surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure3.
3. Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon each
end of the side mulchingplug/chute deflectorperiodi-
cally with lightoil to preventrust.See Figure3.
4. Thetransmissionis pre-lubricated and sealedat the
factoryand does not requirelubrication.
5. Followtheengine maintenancesectionfor lubrication
scheduleand instruction f or enginelubrication.
Deck Care
1. Disconnectsparkplug boot. Draingasolinefrom lawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap.
2. Tip mowersothat itrestson the housing.Keepthe
sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly.
WARNING:Never tip the mower more
than 90 degrees in any directions and
do not leavethe mower tipped for any
length of time. Oil can drain intothe
upper part of the engine causinga
starting problem.
3. Scrapeand clean the undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool. Do notspraywith water.
4. Putthe mowerback on itswheelson the ground.If
youhad put plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeitnow.
_bL ARNING:Alwaysstop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before cleaning,
lubricatingor doing any kind of
maintenance on your machine.
Engine Care
1. Maintainoil levelas instructed i n the enginemainte-
nancesection.
.
Serviceair cleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfew hoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.Referto the engine maintenance
section.
3. Cleansparkplug and resetthegap once a season.
Checktheengine maintenance sectionfor correct
plug type and gap specifications.
4. Cleanengineregularlywith a cloth or brush. Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea) cleanto permit
properair circulation.Removeall grass,dirt and
combustible debrisfrom mufflerarea.
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