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Cleaning
Cleaning under the Belt Cover
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 17).
2. Push down and forward on the front of the belt
cover to unlatch it from the front mounting screw
(Figure 33).
Figure 33
3. Push down on the belt cover on each side of the
engine and lift the cover off the machine.
4. Brush out the debris around the belt area.
5. Install the belt cover.
6. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning under the Housing
To ensure the best performance, keep the underside of
the machine housing clean.
Washing Method
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Position the machine on a flat concrete or asphalt
surface near a garden hose.
2. Start the engine.
3. Hold the running garden hose at handle level and
direct the water to flow on the ground just in front
of the right rear wheel (Figure 34).
Figure 34
1. Right rear wheel
Note: The blade will draw in water and wash out
clippings. Let the water run until you no longer see
clippings being washed out from under the housing.
4. Disengage the blade, stop the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
5. Turn off the water.
6. Start the machine and let it run for a few minutes
to dry out the moisture on the machine and its
components.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under the
machine, scrape it clean.
1. Refer to Preparing for Maintenance (page 17).
2. Tip the machine onto its right side.
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3. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
4. Return the machine to its operating position.
5. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning the Discharge Tunnel
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Clean the discharge tunnel after each use.
Ensure that the discharge tunnel door closes securely
when you remove the bag. If the debris prevents the
discharge door from closing securely, clean the inside of
the discharge tunnel and the door thoroughly.
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