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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
BEFORE
AFTER
EVERY
EVERY
EVERY
BEFORE
EACH
EACH
10
25 HOURS
100
USE
USE
HOURS
OR SEASON
HOURS
STORAGE
Check for Loose Fasteners
_
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires
_
Check Drive Wheels
Clean Lawn Mower ....
M Clean under Drive Cover ***
O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
_
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
R Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level
I_ Change Engine Oil
N Clean Air Filter
_
Inspect
Muffler
N Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
v'
v'
VI,2
t4
* (if so equipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
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 operator abuse or negli-
gence. To receive full value from the warranty, opera-
tor must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically
to properly maintain your unit. At least once a season,
check to see if you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
•
At least 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
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine
run better and last longer.
•
Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
BEFORE
EACH USE
1.
Check engine oil level.
2.
Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
CHART
ENGINE OIL
'MULCHER
DOOR
HINGE PIN
_
REAR DOOR HINGE
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL
BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST
AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-
LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IFYOU FEELTHEY MUST BE
LUBRICATED,USE ONLY A DR_ POWDERED GRAPHITE
TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
11
_
HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING
PINS
_1_ SPRAY LUBRICANT
_2_ SEE "ENGINE"
IN MAINTENANCE
SECTION
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