Maintenance
Service Interval Chart
Service Operation
Oil—initial change
Oil—periodic change
Oil—check level
Oil FIlter
Safety System—check
Cutter Blade—check
Brake—check
Chassis—grease
Foam Air Cleaner—service
Paper Air Cleaner—replace
Spark Plug—check
Belts—check for wear/cracks
Gasoline—drain
Engine—clean outside
Mower Housing—clean
Chipped Surfaces—paint
Battery—check electrolyte
Battery—charge, disconnect cables
Fuel Filter—replace
Tires—check pressure
POTENTIAL HAZARD
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the wire off the spark plug before
you do any maintenance. Also push the wire aside so it does not accidentally contact
the spark plug.
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Notes
More often
in dusty,
in dusty
dirty
dirty
conditions