Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawnmower - Troy-Bilt 979 Operator's Manual

SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER
GeneralRecommendations
CustomerResponsibilities
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Lubricate Wheels
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Check Oil
Change Oil _ ,_
_Z Replace Air Filter
Clean Engine _
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Check Spark Plu9 _
Check Spark Arrester (if any)
WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the spark
plug wire and De-energize starter before
performing any repairs or maintenance. DO
NOT attempt any maintenance or service to
the engine and or mower equipped with the
safety key in the unlocked and or energized
mode.
WARNING: NEVER assume starter is de-
energized, even if the key is in the locked
position and/or removed from the engine.
ALWAYS de-energize starter prior to
performing any maintenance or service to
the engine and or mower. Follow instructions
on the engine and or machine to de-energize
starter.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 d
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.
Lubrication
Blade Control: 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 16.
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. See Figure 16.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with you unit for lubrication instructions.
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