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If you must stop while mowing, a clump of grass
clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move
onto a previously mowed area with the blades engaged
and then raise the attachment to disperse the clippings
evenly.
Use the washout port to clean clippings and dirt from
the underside of the mower after each use. If grass and
dirt build up inside the mower, cutting quality will
eventually become unsatisfactory.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Each Use
5 hours
25 hours
50 Hours
Storage Service
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wires from the spark plugs before you do
any maintenance. Set the wires aside so that they do not accidentally contact the spark plugs.
Servicing the Blades
To ensure a superior quality of cut, keep the blades sharp.
For convenient sharpening and replacement, you may want
to have extra blades.
Maintenance Procedure
Wash the underside of the mower.
Inspect the blades.
Check the belt tension (initial check only).
Grease the mower spindles.
Check the belt tension.
Wash the underside of the mower.
Inspect the blades.
Grease the mower spindles.
Check the belt tension.
Check the belts for wear and cracks.
Paint chipped surfaces.
Caution
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Keep the blade sharp. A sharp blade cuts cleanly
without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Tearing
and shredding slows growth and increases the chance of
disease. Every 30 days, check the blades for sharpness
and file down any nicks.
Danger
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown into the operator's or
bystander's area, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
Inspect the blade periodically for wear or
damage.
Replace a worn or damaged blade.
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