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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the mower by standing in the operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the rst 5 operating
hours
Before each use or daily
Every 25 hours
Every 50 hours
Every 100 hours
Yearly or before storage
Important: Refer to your engine operator's manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Preparing for Maintenance
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
before performing any maintenance procedure (Figure
28).
Figure 28
3. After performing the maintenance procedure(s),
connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Note: Before tipping the mower to change the oil
or replace the blade, allow the fuel tank to run dry
through normal usage. If you must tip the mower prior
to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to remove
the fuel. Always tip the mower onto its side (with the
air filter up).
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the engine oil level.
• Remove grass clippings and dirt from under the housing.
• Check the spark plug (refer to your engine operator's manual).
• Replace the air lter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions.
• Replace the blade or have the blade sharpened; replace it or have it sharpened
more frequently if the edge dulls quickly.
• Change the engine oil.
• Lubricate the self-propel drive.
• Replace the spark plug (refer to your engine operator's manual).
• Clean the cooling system (refer to your engine operator's manual).
• Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed or before annual storage.
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak.
Gasoline is flammable, explosive and can cause
personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the gasoline with a
hand pump; never siphon.
Replacing the Air Filter
Replace the air filter yearly; replace it more frequently in
dusty operating conditions.
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance.
1. Use a screw driver to open the air filter cover (Figure
29).
Figure 29
2. Replace the air filter (Figure 30).
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