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MOWER
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this Trailmower
does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
To receive full value from the warranty,
operator must maintain unit as instructed
in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically
to maintain your unit properly.
All adjustments
in this manual should be checked at least once each season.
Periodically inspect and clean excessive debris inside the battery cover (17340) and belt covers (6025).
Disconnect
spark plug wire before cleaning.
BEFORE
EACH
USE
*
Check engine oil level on a level surface.
(Check twice to insure an accurate reading.)
*
Check condition of air filter; clean and replace as necessary.
*
Check blade operation;
keep blades in good condition.
*
Check for loose fasteners and tighten them as needed.
AFTER
EACH
USE
*
Keep blades sharp.
*
Remove fresh grass clippings with garden hose.
*
Grass clippings hardened to the underside
should be scraped out with a putty knife.
*
Keep fluids at proper levels.
.
Cover unit to prevent rain or other debris build-up. Definitely
cover the engine.
BEFORE
AND/OR
AFTER
EACH
SEASON
*
Replace the sparkplug.
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Clean or replace the air filter.
*
A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last
longer.
*
Check blades and belts for wear. Replace as necessary.
STORAGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
CAUTION!
Do not store engine indoors or other poorly ventilated
area. Keep engine away from gas appliances
where fumes could contact open flame, pilot lights, or sparks.
If engine is to be stored for 30 or more days, prepare unit as follows:
•
Drain fuel outside into an approved container
•
Start engine properly and run until unit is out of fuel
•
Let engine cool.
•
Remove remaining
gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming within
the engine.
Gum deposits can cause malfunction
in the engine.
•
Store mower with blades disengaged
to prevent belts from being permanently
stretched.
BLADE CARE AND SERVICE
For best results cutter blades must be kept sharp. The blades can be sharpened
with a few strokes of a file or
grinding wheel.
Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are on the cutter. Disconnect
sparkplug
wire before
servicing
unit.
Important:
Replace
blades that have been damaged
or deeply nicked.
Important:
Check blade and spindle
hardware
on a regular
basis to make sure nuts are tight.
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Only a qualified mechanic should be used for any
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adjustments,disassembly or other kind of repairs.
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