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MARNTENANCE
GENERAL RECOMMENDATION
1. The spark plug and air filter should be
replaced once a year, This will assure
better engine performance and longer
engine lifeo
2. Check all fastenersand be surethey are
light
& Follow all maintenance insb-dctions
listed on the following pages an the
service _ule
CAUTION
DISCONNECT SPARK LUG WIRE FROM
SPARK PLUG AND PLACE WIREWHERE
1T CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WiTH
SPARK PLUG.
AIR CLEANER
COVER OILFILLPUJG
OIL LEVER
RGURE 16
CHANGING ENGINE OIL
1. Tiltmower back, placesuitablecontainer
on floor next to drive wheel.
2.. Place a piece of metal over drive wheel
so oil will drain into container.A plastic
funnel can also be used. Cut part of
funnel away and place under drain plug
making sure small end of funnel is
directedtoward the container,.
3. Removeoil drain plug.(Refer to Fig. 16).,
4. When oil is drained, replace plug and
refill crankcase
W_
oil as
per
ins-_Jctionson page 7.,
TO SERVICE AIR CLEANERS
Clean cartridge at three month intervalsor
every 25 hours, whicheveroccurs first,
NOTE: Service more often if necessary.
1. Remove knob and cover,
2. Remove cartridge by pulling it off of the
SCt_,
3. Clean bylapping gently on a flat surface.
tfvery dirty,replacecartridgeor clean as
follows:
a. Wash in a low or non-sudsing
detergent and warm water solution,
CAbTION: Do not use petroleum
solvents such as kerosene, to clean
cartridge
b. Rinse thoroughly with flowing water
from inside out untilwater is dear.
c. Allow cartridge to stand and air dry
thoroughly before using
DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE
DONOT USE PRESSURIZF.JD
AIR
10 CLEAN ORDRY CAm'RIDGE
4. Install cartridge, then cover and screw
knob securely See Figure 17,
KNOB -..-,.-,-.-=_ _
CARTRIDGE
RGURE 17
SPARK PLUG
Clean and reset gap at O30" every 100
hours ofoperation
CLEAN COOUNG SYSTEM
Grass, chaff or dirt may clog the rotating
screen and the air cooling system
especially after prolonged service cutting
dry grass. Yearly or every 100 hours,
whichever occurs first, removethe blower
housing and clean the areas to avoid over
speeding,
overheating
and
engine
damage. Clean more often if necessary.
REfer to Engine manual for detailed
in_uclion&
CLEAN ENGINE
Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or
brush° Cleaning with a force_JI spray of
water is not recommended as water could
contaminatethe fuel
9
LUBRICATION
Check oil level regularly. Oil all exposed
bearings,linage and front wheels.Oil chain
frequently, Reef and main drive bearings
are sealed,
REEL MAINTENANCE
Normally grinding of the reel is not
recommended or necessary to insure
proper cuWng This is due to the extreme
hardness and great strength of the reelo
Sharpening and back lapping when
required, should always be done by a
properlyequipped ser_ce center.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: DO NOT RUN ENGINE AT
EXCESSIVE SPEEDS
Operating an
engine at excessive speeds increasesthe
danger of persona] injury.
1. DO N, Jrqr ' TAMPER WITH GO#ERt',,OR
SPRINGS, G_#ERNOR
UNKS OR
OTHERPAR_ WHICHMAYINCREASE
THEGOVERNEDENGINESPEED
TO CHECK OPERATION OF CHOKE
CONTROLS:
Move speed control lever to "choke"
posilionoThe carburetor choke should be
closed.
"A"
"A"
BV_
STOP
SWITCH
RGURE 17
CHOKE
CLOSED
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