Maintaining Your Lawn Mower - MTD Series Z080 Operator's Manual

SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER
General R ecommendations
Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower
as instructed in this manual.
Changing of engine governed speed will void
engine warranty.
Some adjustments will have to be made
periodically to maintain your unit properly. All
adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of
this manual should be checked at least once each
season.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer
Responsibilities to get quality performance from
your lawn mower.
Customer R esponsibilities
MAINTENANCE
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Lubricate Wheels q_
Lubricate Blade Control
Clean Deck ,_
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Clean Engine _ ,_
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Check Spark Arrester (if any) ,_
Lubrication
WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before
cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of
service work on the lawn mower.
Blade Control Handle: Lubricate the pivot points on
the blade control handle at least once a season with
light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both
directions. See Figure 9.
Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with light oil (or motor oil). If the wheels are removed for
any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and
inner surface of the wheel with light oil.
Chute Deflector: Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot
point periodically with light oil to prevent any rust or
binding.
Figure 9
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