Yard-Man E445 Operator's Manual page 10

Maintaining
WARNING
A vays stop e,g ne;
disconnect spark
pluglandground
against enginebefore
cleaning, l ubricating
ordoing a ny kind of
intenanceon your
machine:
We donot recommend
the use of pressure
washers or gaiden
hose to C!eanyour
unit. These may cause
damage to electric
components spindles
pulleys;bearings,or
the enginel The use
Of water Willresult in
shortened life and
reduceserviCeabilityl
Figure 3
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Figure 4
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover
itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse
or negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawn moweras
instructedhere.
Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight.
3. Changingof engine-governed speedwill void
enginewarranty.
4. All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason.
5.
WARNING:Always stopengine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kindof
maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least
oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must
operatefreely inboth directions.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 the rear
dischargedoor periodicallywith lightoil to prevent
rust.See Figure3.
4. Thetransmissionis pre-lubricated and sealedat the
factoryand does not requirelubrication.
5. Followtheaccompanying engine manualfor lubrica-
tion scheduleand instruction for engine lubrication.
Deck Care
1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap.
2. Tip mowersothat it restson the housing.Keepthe
sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly.
_ ARNING: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 causing a
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 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. Toremoverearflap, lift up the rear dischargedoor,
and cut off the flat end of the wire rodwhich securesit
to the deck.See Figure4.
2. Attachthe newflapand newrod to deck, bendingthe
endsof the new rod overto secureto deck.
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