Before Each Use; Blade Care; To Sharpen Blade; Grass Catcher - Bushranger 53AH6IMSP Operator's Manual

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
TYRE
• Keep tyres free of fuel, oil, or insect control
chemicals which can harm rubber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and
other hazards that may cause tyre damage.

BLADE CARE

For best results, the mower blade must be kept sharp.
Replace bent or damaged blades. Contact your local
Bushranger™ dealer for mower blade replacement.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

We do not recommend sharpening the blade.

GRASS CATCHER

• The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but
must be dry when used.
• Check your grass catcher often for damage or
deterioration. Through normal use it will wear.
If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a
manufacturer approved replacement catcher. Give
the lawn mower model number when ordering.
DRIVE WHEELS (Self Propelled)
Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be
sure they move freely. The wheels not turning freely
means trash, grass cuttings, etc. may be inside the
drive wheel and dust cover area and must be cleaned
out to free drive wheels. If necessary to clean the drive
wheels, check both rear wheels.
1. Remove hubcaps, bolt, spring lock washer
and washer.
2. Remove wheels from wheel adjuster axles. If
installed incorrectly, the drive system will not work.
3. Remove any trash or grass cutting from inside the
dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth.
NOTE: The pinion gear, on both sides of the mower,
are the same, however, they must be installed correctly.
If installed incorrectly, the drive system will not work.
4. Place wheels back on adjuster axles.
5. Replace spring lock washer, washer, bolt and
hub caps.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oil (5W30, 10W30 etc)
improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity
oils will result in increased oil consumption when used
above 32 F. Check your engine oil level more frequently
to avoid possible engine damage from running low on
oil. Change the oil after every 25hours of operation
or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used
for 25hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil level
before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours
of continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely each time
you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain
fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
place wire where it cannot come in contact with
spark plug.
2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.
3. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil
into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and
forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
4. Return lawn mower to upright position. Wipe off any
spilled oil from lawn mower or side of engine.
5. Fill engine with oil. See ADD OIL in the Operation
section of this manual.
6. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
ENGINE
Read the Maintenance section of your engine manual.
FUEL TAP
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