General Recommendations - MTD 18A-212B Operator's Manual

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GeneralRecommendations
Always observe
safety rules when performing
any
maintenance.
The warranty
on this lawn mower does not cover items that
have been subjected
to operator
abuse or negligence.
To
receive full value from warranty,
operator
must maintain
the lawn mower as instructed
here.
All adjustments
should
be checked at least once each
season.
Periodically
check all fasteners and make sure these are
tight.
WARNING:
Always stop the motor and remove the battery
before cleaning,
lubricating
or performing
any repairs or
maintenance
on the lawn mower.
Lubrication
1.
Lubricate
the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or
motor oil). If wheels are removed
for any reason, lubricate
surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel
with light oil. See Fig. 6-1.
Figure 6-1
2.
Lubricate
the torsion
spring on the side mulch plug
periodically
with light oil to prevent
rust. See Fig. 6-1.
Deck([are
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not expose
the mower to water.
The underside
of mower deck should
be cleaned after each use
as grass clippings,
leaves, dirt and other debris will accumulate.
This accumulation
of grass clippings,
etc., is undesirable
as it will
promote
rust and corrosion.
1.
Remove any buildup
of grass and leaves on or around the
motor cover (do not use water). Wipe the mower clean with
a dry cloth occasionally.
2.
If debris has built up on the underside
of the unit, tilt the
mower forward
or on its side and scrape it clean with a
suitable
tool.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a pressure washer or garden
hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to electric
components,
or the electric
motor. The use of water will result in
shortened
life and reduce serviceability.
Resetting Overload Protection Switch
This mower is equipped
with an overload
protection
switch to
prevent
overheating
damage
to the motor.
If the overload
protection
switch pops out:
I.
Release the motor/blade
control
handle and do NOT restart
the mower for at least one minute, allowing
the electric
motor time to cool.
2.
Press the overload
protection
switch
inward to reset. See
Fig. 6-2.
Figure 6-2
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