Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawnmower - Troy-Bilt 560 Series Operator's Manual

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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER
WARNING:
Be sure to disconnect the
spark plug wire and De-energize starter
before performing any repairs or
maintenance. DO NOT attempt any
maintenance or service to the engine and or
mower equipped with the safety key in the
unlocked and or energized mode.
WARNING:
NEVER assume starter is de-
energized, even if the key is in the locked
position and/or removed from the engine.
ALWAYS de-energize starter prior to
performing any maintenance or service to
the engine and or mower. Follow instructions
on the engine and or machine to de-energize
starter.Always observe safety rules when
performing any maintenance.
ReplacingRearFlap
To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire
rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 15.
Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending
the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.
Door
Handle
Bracket
Bracket
_Rear
Flap
Figure 15
DeckCare
NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure
washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may
cause damage to electric components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will
shorten life of the mower and reduce its serviceability.
The underside of the mower deck should be
cleaned after each use to prevent a build-up of
grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this
debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust
and corrosion, and may cause an uneven
discharge of grass clippings at the next cutting.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and
scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the
spark plug wire is disconnected).
Engine
A list of key maintenance jobs required for good
performance by the mower is given below. Follow the
accompanying engine manual for detailed list and
instructions.
Change engine oil after the first two operating
hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter.
Always check oil level before starting engine.
Clean the engine periodically. Remove dirt and
debris with a cloth or brush. We do not recommend
the use of pressure washers or garden hose to
clean your unit.These may cause damage to
electric components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or
the engine. The use of water will shorten life of the
mower and reduce its serviceability.
Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to.030" at
least once a season or every 50 hours of operation.
Spark plug replacement is recommended at the
start of each season. Refer to the engine manual
for correct spark plug type.
Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if
necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters
can create a fire hazard.
WARNING:
Make sure to avoid muffler and
surrounding areas while the mower engine is
hot because temperature of these areas of the
engine may exceed 1500 F.
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