Maintaining Your Lawn Mower - Yard-Man 567 Operator's Manual

SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER
,_ WARNING" Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before
performing any maintenance work or
adjustments on your lawn mower.
Cleaning Mower
The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned
after each use to prevent any build-up of grass
clippings, leaves, dirt, or other debris. If this debris is
allowed to accumulate, it will result in rust and
corrosion.
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure
washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may
cause damage to pulleys, bearings, or the engine. The
use of water will result in shortened life and reduce
serviceability.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
• Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a
piece of plastic under the gas cap.
• Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep
the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold the
mower firmly.
• Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a
suitable tool. Do not spray with water.
• Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If
you had put plastic under the gas cap, make sure to
remove it now.
,_ WARNING" Never tip the mower more than
90 degrees in any directions and do not leave
the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can
drain into the upper part of the engine causing
a starting problem.
Engine Care
A list of key maintenance jobs required for good
performance by the mower is given below. Follow the
engine manufacturer's manual at the end of this manual
for a detailed list and instructions.
• Change engine oil regularly, as instructed in the
engine manual. Check oil level before starting
engine every time.
• Service air cleaner regularly. You may have to
service this more frequently if you are operating the
mower under extremely dusty conditions.
• Clean the engine periodically. Remove dirt and
debris with a cloth or brush.
• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to.030" at
least once a season. Refer to the engine manual for
correct spark plug type.
• Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if
necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters
can create a fire hazard.
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,i_ WARNING: Avoid muffler and surrounding
areas while the mower engine is hot because
temperature of these areas of the engine may
exceed 150 ° F.
Lubrication
Lube
Figure 10: Lubrication Chart
Wheels
• Lubricate the wheels and 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 pivot arm axle and the
inner surface of the wheel with light oil.
Mulch Plug & Rear DischargeDoor
• Lubricate the torsion spring and the pivot point on
each end of the rear discharge door using a light oil.
Transmission
• The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at
the factory and does not require lubrication on a
regular basis as part of maintenance.
BladeControl
• Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control
handle and the brake cable at least once a season
with light oil. The blade control must operate freely
in both directions.