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Your Lawn
WARNING
A ,vays
stop e ng,"e;
disconnect
spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
cleaning,lubricating
or doing any kind of
maintenance onyour
machinel
NOTE: Do not use a
pressure Washeror
garden hose t0 clean
y0ur uniL Thesemay
cause damage to
electric components;
spindles pulleys bear:
ings 0rthe enginel The
use of Wate[will result
in shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
Lubrication
• Lubricatepivot pointson theblade and drivecontrol
at least oncea seasonwith lightoil. Thecontrolsmust
operatefreely in both directions.See Figure5-1.
• Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner
surfaceof thewheelwith light oil.
Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear
dischargedoor periodicallywith lightoil to prevent
rust.
• Thetransmissionis pre-lubricated and sealedat the
factoryand does not requirelubrication.
Followtheengine maintenancesectionfor lubrication
scheduleand instructionfor enginelubrication.
Figure5-1:Areasto lubricateon mower.
Deck Care
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Figure5-2:Cut wireto removerearflap.
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WARNING:Never tip the mower more than 90°
in any direction and do not leavethe mower
tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain intothe
upper partof the engine causing a starting problem.
1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap.
2. Tip mowersothat it restson the housing.Keepthe
sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly.
3. Scrapeand cleanthe undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool. Do notspraywith water.
4. Putthe mowerback on its wheelson the ground.If
youhad putplasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now.
General
Recommendations
• Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
anytype of maintenance.
• Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover
itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse
or negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawn moweras
instructedhere.
• Changingof engine-governed speedwill void
enginewarranty.
• All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason.
• Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight.
Engine
Care
• Maintainoil levelas instructedin the enginemainte-
nancesection.
Serviceair cleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfew hoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.Referto the engine maintenance
section.
Cleansparkplug and resetthegap once a season.
Checktheengine maintenance sectionfor correct
plug type and gap specifications.
• Cleanengineregularlywith a cloth or brush. Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea) cleanto permit
properair circulation.Removeall grass,dirt and
combustible debrisfrom mufflerarea.
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ARNING:Alwaysstop engine,disconnect
spark plug,and groundagainst engine
before performingany type of maintenance on your
machine.
Replacing
Rear Flap
1. Toremoverearflap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod
which securesit to the deck.See Figure5-2.
2. Attachthe newflapand newrod to deck, bendingthe
endsof the new rod overto secureto deck.
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