MTD 446 Operator's Manual page 10

Maintaining
WARNING
A vays stop e,g ne;
disconnect spark
pluglandground
against enginebefore
cleaning, l ubricating
ordoing a ny k nd o f
maintenance on V0ur
machine!
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We do not recommend
the used pressure
washers or garden
hose to clean your
uniL These may cause
damage to electric
components spindles
pu eys;bear ngs, or
the engine. The use
of water will result in
shortened lifeand
i reduceserViceabilityl
Figure 3
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least
oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must
operatefreely in both directions.See Figure3.
2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner
surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure3.
3. Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear
dischargedoor periodicallywith lightoil to prevent
rust.See Figure3.
4. Thetransmissionis pre-lubricated and sealedat the
factoryand does not requirelubrication.
5. Followtheaccompanying engine manualfor lubrica-
tion scheduleand instructionfor engine lubrication.
Deck Care
1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap.
2. Tip mowersothat itrestson the housing.Keepthe
sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly.
_ ARNING:Never tip the mower more
than 90 degrees in any directions and
do not leavethe mower tipped for any
length of time. Oil can drain intothe
upper part of the enginecausing a
starting problem.
Figure 4
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover
itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse
or negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawn moweras
instructed h ere.
3. Changingof engine-governed speedwill void
enginewarranty.
4. All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason.
5. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight.
,_1_1 WARNING:Alwaysstop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before cleaning,
lubricatingor doing any kind of
maintenance on your machine.
3. Scrapeand clean the undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool. Do notspraywith water.
4. Putthe mowerback on its wheelson the ground.If
youhad put plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now.
Engine Care
1. Maintainoil levelas instructedin enginemanual.
2. Serviceair cleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfew hoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.Referto engine manual.
3. Cleansparkplug and resetthegap once a season.
Checkenginemanualfor correctplugtype and gap
specifications.
4. Cleanengineregularlywith a cloth or brush. Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea) cleanto permit
properair circulation.Removeall grass,dirt and
combustible debrisfrom mufflerarea.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. Toremoverearflap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod
whichsecuresit to the deck.See Figure4.
2. Attachthe newflapand newrod to deck, bendingthe
endsof the new rod overto secureto deck.
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