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Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly. All
adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each
season.
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Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
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Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer
Responsibilities to get quality performance from
your lawn mower.
Lubrication
Always stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or
doing any kind of service work on the lawn
mower.
Lubricate
Figure 13
Blade Control Handle: Lubricate the pivot points on
the blade control handle at least once a season with
light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both
directions. See Figure 13.
Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with light oil (or motor oil). If the wheels are removed for
any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and
inner surface of the wheel with light oil.
Chute Deflector or Mulching Baffle: Lubricate the
torsion spring and pivot point periodically with light oil to
prevent any rust or binding.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with you unit for lubrication instructions.
Maintenance
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and
keep the spark plug side of engine up. Never tip the
mower more than 90 degrees 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
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.
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Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
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Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding
usually indicate that the air cleaner should be
serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
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The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep
the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to
permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine
performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass,
dirt, and combustible debris from muffler area.
Deck
The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned
Lubricate
after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings,
leaves, dirt, or other matter. If this debris is allowed to
accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may
prevent proper mulching, discharge, or bagging. The
deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping
clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug
wire is disconnected).
IMPORTANT:
pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
Cutting Blade Removal, Replacement, and Sharpening
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When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or
replacement, protect your hands with a pair of
heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade.
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Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which
hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine
crankshaft. See Figure 14.
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Remove the blade and the adapter from the
crankshaft.
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We do not recommend the use of a
Blade
Adapter
Figure 14
WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade
adapter for cracks, especially if you strike
a foreign object. Replace when necessary.
Blade Bell
Support
Hex Bolt
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