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Lubrication
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IMPORTANT: The use
of a pressure washer
eUectric Components,
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Figure 5-1:Lubrication areasonthemower.
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Figure5-2:Replacingthe rearflap.
General
Recommendations
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Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
any maintenance,
Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoes notcover
itemsthat havebeensubjectedto operatorabuse
or negligence, T oreceivefull valuefrom warranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras
instructedhere,
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Changingofengine-governed speedwill void
enginewarranty,
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All adiustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce
eachseason,
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Periodically checkall fastenersand makesurethese
are tight,
WARNING:Always stop engine, discon-
nect spark plug, and ground against
engine before cleaning, lubricating or
doing any kind of maintenanceon your machine.
1, Lubricatepivot
points
on the bladecontrolat least
oncea seasonwith lightoil The bladecontrol must
operatefreely in both directions,Figure54,
2, Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil), If wheelsare removedfor any
reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axleand innersurface
of the wheelwith lightoiL
3, Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear
dischargedoor and side mulchplug periodicallywith
lightoil to preventrust,
4, Thetransmissionis pre-lubricatedand sealedat the
factoryand does notrequirelubrication,
5, Followthe accompanying enginemanualfor lubrica-
tionscheduleand instructionfor engine lubrication,
Deck Care
1, Disconnectspark plug wire,Draingasolinefrom lawn
moweror placea pieceof plasticunder thegas cap,
2, Tip mowerso that it restson the housing,Keepthe
sidewith the air cleanerfacing up,Hold mowerfirmly,
WARNING: Never tip the mower more
than 90 degrees in any directions and do
not leavethe mower tipped for any length
of time. Oil can drain intothe upper part ofthe engine
causing a starting problem.
3, Scrapeand clean the undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool, Do notspraywith water,
4, Putthe mowerback on its wheelson the ground,If
you hadput plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now,
Engine
Care
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Maintainoil levelas instructedin enginemanual,
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Serviceair cleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions,Cleaneveryfew hoursunderextremely
dustyconditions,Referto engine manual
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Cleansparkplug and reset thegap oncea season,
Checkengine manualfor correctplugtype and gap
specifications,
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Cleanengineregularlywith a cloth or brush, Keepthe
coolingsystem(Newerhousingarea) cleanto permit
properair circulation,Removeall grass,dirt and
combustible debrisfrom mufflerarea,
Replacing
Rear F_ap
1, Lift up rear door,
2, Bend (bow)the rearflap inwardon eachside to
releasetabs from the holesin the handlemounting
brackets,Figure5-2,
3, Replacewith newflap bybendingthe rear flapand
slidinginto place,
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