Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires
Check Drive Wheels ***
Clean Lawn Mower ****
Clean under Drive Cover ***
Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
*
(if so equipped)
**
Electric-Start mowers
***
Power-Propelled mowers
****
Use a scraper
to clean under deck
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 Ad just ments section of this
manual.
•
At least once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or
replace air fi lter element and check blade for wear.
A new spark plug and clean/new air fi lter 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
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL
BEARINGS. VISCOUS LU BRI CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST
AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORT EN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-
LU BRI CAT ING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE
LU BRI CATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW DERED GRAPHITE
TYPE LUBRICANT SPAR INGLY.
MAINTENANCE
BEFORE
AFTER
EACH
USE
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.
EVERY
EACH
10
25 HOURS
USE
HOURS
OR SEASON
LUBRICATION CHART
➀
SPRAY LUBRICANT
➁
SEE "ENGINE" IN MAINTENANCE SECTION
12
EVERY
EVERY
100
HOURS
➀
REAR DOOR HINGE
➀
HANDLE BRACK ET MOUNT ING PINS
BEFORE
STORAGE
➀
CASTER
WHEEL
PIVOT
POINTS
➁
ENGINE OIL
➀
MULCHER
DOOR
HINGE PIN