MAINTENANCE
SEFORE AFTER EVER EVERYEVERY SEFORE
EACH
EACH
10
25 HOURS
100
SCHEDULE
USE
USE
HOURS
ORSEASON
HOURS
STORAGE
Check for Loose Fasteners
L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires
Check Drive Wheels
Clean Lawn Mower ....
M Clean under Drive Cover **"
O Check Drk,e Belt/Pulleys
***
_
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
R Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level
I= Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
_ Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
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* (if so equipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propellad mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean underdeck
1 - Change more often if operating undera heavy load or in high outdoortemperatures.
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions,
3 - Replace blades more often when mowingin sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
5 - And after each 5 hoursof use.
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
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 unit as instructed in this manual.
LUBRICATION
CHART
(_) Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
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
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
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Discharge
J
guard hinge
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J
pin
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Spray lubricant
See "ENGINE"
in Maintenance
section.
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 feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
11 graphite type lubricant sparingly.