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6
Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Always stop the
motor, and remove
key before cleaning,
lubricating or per-
forming any repairs
or maintenance on
the lawn mower.
To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not
expose the mower to
water.
Never operate mower
unless the trail shield
is in place and work-
ing. Never operate
mower with damaged
safety devices.
Failure to do so, can
result in personal
injury.
Due to a potential
shock hazard, DO
NOT attempt to
remove the motor/
battery shroud. There
are no user service-
able parts inside.
Contact your nearest
Authorized Service
Center if repairs are
needed.
Figure 6-1
Figure 6-2
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing
any type of 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 key before cleaning,
lubricating or performing any repairs
or maintenance on the lawn mower.
Lubrication
• 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 Figure 6-1.
• Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the rear
Deck Care
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
2. If debris is allowed to build up on the underside of the
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Replacing Trail Shield
2
The trail shield is subject to wear and damage which
could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
For safety protection, frequently check the trail shield and
replace immediately with original equipment manufac-
turer's (OEM) part only, listed in this manual.
1. To remove trail shield, lift rear door and remove
2. Press shield in on either side to remove from hole.
3. Remove shield from opposite hole and replace with
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:
1. Release the motor/blade control handle and do NOT
2. Press the overload protection switch inward
If the overload protection switch pops out shortly after
resetting:
1. Release the motor/blade control handle and do NOT
2. Press the overload protection switch inward to reset.
3. Restart unit.
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discharge door and side mulch plug periodically with
light oil to prevent rust. See Figure 6-1.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not expose the mower to
water.
the motor cover (do not use water). Wipe the mower
clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
unit, tilt the mower and scrape it clean with a suitable
tool (make certain the key is removed).
WARNING: Never operate mower unless
the trail shield is in place and working.
Never operate mower with damaged
safety devices. Failure to do so, can
result in personal injury.
screws holding trail shield in place.
See Figure 5-2.
new shield in the opposite order and manner of
removal.
re-start the mower for at least one minute, allowing for
the motor time to cool.
to reset. See Figure 4-2 in Operation section.
re-start the mower for at least 15 minutes to allow the
motor extra time to cool.
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