Maintenance Schedule - MTD PR600N21RH Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE BEPORE AFrER EVERY EVERY EVERY
EAC. EACH 10 2_.OURS 100 BEFORE
SCHEDULE USE use HOURS O RSEASO. HOURS S TORAGE
Check for Loose Fasteners 6,#
L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher" V'
Check Tires
_ Check Drive Wheels V'
Clean Lawn Mower****
M Clean under Drive Cover ***
O Check Drive Belt/Pulleys ***
t_ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
R Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine O]1level I,_
_ Change Engine 011
Clean Air Filter
IG Inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug
N Replace Alr Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
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** Electric-Startmowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoortemperatures,
2 - Service more often If operating In dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace bladesmore often when mowing in sandy sot!
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season,
5 - And after each 5 hours of use_
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to op-
erator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, operator must main-
tain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust_
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
clean or replace air filter element, and
check blade for wear. A new spark plug
and clean/new air filter element assures
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
engine run better and last longer.
o Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level,
• Check for loose fasteners_
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will
LUBRICATION CHART
adjuster (on
each wheel)
oil
Side dis-
mower
guard hinge rod
Rear dis-
charge mower
rear door
hinge rod
Handle bracket mounting pins
_,_ Spray lubricant
_) See "ENGINE" In Maintenance section,
attract dust and dirt that wilt shorten the life
of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
4Powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly,
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