MTD V550 Series Operator's Manual page 10

Your Lawn
WARNING
A vays stop e ng,"e;
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
cleaning, lubricating
of
maintenance onyour
I ii i i
We do not recommend
the use of pressure
washers or garden
hose to clean your
unitl These may cause
damage to electric
compOnentsi SpindleS;
i'
pulleys, bea ings, or
the eng ne: The use
of WaterWillresult in
shortened lifeand
i reduceserViceabilityl
Figure 5-1
Figure 5=2
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover
itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse
or negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawn moweras
instructedhere.
3. Changingof engine-governed speedwill void
enginewarranty.
4. All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason.
5. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least
oncea seasonwith light oil. The bladecontrol must
operatefreely in both directions.See Figure5-1.
2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
light oil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner
surfaceof thewheelwith lightoil. See Figure5-1.
3. Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear
dischargedoor periodicallywith light oil to prevent
rust.See Figure5-1.
4. Thetransmissionis pre-lubricated and sealedat the
factoryand does not requirelubrication.
5. Followtheaccompanying engine manualfor lubrica-
tion scheduleand instruction for engine lubrication.
Deck Care
Theundersideof the mowerdeck shouldbe cleaned
after eachuseto preventany build-upof grass clippings,
leaves, d irt, or otherdebris. If this debrisis allowedto
accumulate,it will resultin rust and corrosion.
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.
_L WARNING:Nevertip the mowermore
than 90 degreesin any directionsand
do not leavethe mowertipped for any
lengthof time. Oil can draininto the
upper partof the enginecausinga startingproblem.
3. Scrapeand cleanthe undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool. Do notspraywith water.
4. Putthe mowerback on itswheelson the ground.If
youhad putplasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now.
Engine Care
A list of key maintenance jobs requiredfor good
performanceby the moweris given below.Followthe
accompanying engine manualfor detailedlist and
instructions.
1. Maintainoil levelas instructed i n 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.
_ WARNING:Alwaysstopengine,
disconnect spark plug,and ground
against engine before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kindof
maintenance on your machine.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. Toremoverearflap, lift rear door,and pressflap in on
eithersideto removefrom hole.See Figure5-2.
2. Removeflapfrom oppositeholeand replacewith new
flap in the oppositeorderand mannerof removal.
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