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Maintenance
Before inspecting,cleaning or servicingthe machine, shot off engine, wait for moving partsto stop, dis-
connectsparkplug wire and move wire away from spark plug.
Failureto follow these instructionscan result in serious personalinjury or propertydamage.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PROCEDURE
Checkengine oil level
Changeengine oil
Service spark plug
Checknutsandscrews
Service foam pre-cleaner air filter
(if soequipped)
Service paperair filter
(if soequipped)
Inspectsparkarrester(if so equipped)
Cleanengine
Cleanmowerhousing
Cleanunderbeltcover
Check clutchspringextension
Cleandrive-wheel pinion gears
Before
Every 10 Every 25
Using
Hours
Hours
AsNoted
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Aftereach50
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Changemorefrequentlyin dustyor dirty conditions. Change afterfirst 2 hoursof
break-inoperation,
i" Check after first 2 hoursof break-inoperation.
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SeeEngine Owner'sManual f or servicerecommendations.
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Beforeandafter storingunit for 3 weeksor more,
REMOVING AND
REPLACING THE BELT COVER
Removing the Belt Cover
1. Use a 3/8" wrench to remove both
screws (D, E, Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1: Beltcover
2. Lift the back end of the cover then
carefully pull out.
Do not operate the mower without the
belt cover in place.
Doing so could
result in personal injury or damage to
components.
When working near the blade, wear
heavy leather gloves to protectyourself
from the sharpedges on the blade.
ENGINEOIL SERVICE
Check the engine oil level before starting
the engine eachday and after each 5
hours of continuous operation. Running
the engine when the oil level is low will
quickly ruin the engine.
Changeengine oil after the first 2 hours
of break-in operation, thereafter, in accor-
dance with your Engine Owners Manual.
Changemore often in extremely dirty or
dusty conditions. Refertothe Engine
Owner's Manual for detailed information
on changing oil.
SERVICING THE AIR CLEANER
The engine air cleaner filters dirt and dust
out of the air before it enters the carbure-
tor. Operatingthe engine with a dirty,
clogged air cleaner can cause poor per-
formance and damageto the engine.
Never operatethe engine without the air
cleaner installed. Inspect and service the
air cleaner more often if operating in very
dusty or dirty conditions.
Servicethe air cleaneras instructed in the
separate EngineOwner's Manual.
Replacing the Belt Cover
1. Seatthe rear end of the cover. Make
sore that both control cables are routed
through the cutout in the rear of the
cover. This will help prevent damage
caused by pinching the cables under the
cover or contact with the transmission
pulley or belt.
2. Tighten screws snugly. Do not over-
tighten (D, E, Figure5-1).
TIPPINGTHEMOWERFOR
SERVICE
1. Beforetipping the mower, make sure
that the fuel tank is empty to prevent the
possibility of gasoline spillage. See
"DANGER"statement that follows.
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