Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
General Recommendations
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 warranty,
operator
must maintain
the lawn mower as instructed
here.
Changing
of engine-governed
speed will void engine
wa rra nty.
All adjustments
should
be checked at least once each
season.
Periodically
check all fasteners and make sure these are
tight.
Lubrication
WARNING:
Always stop engine, disconnect
spark
plug, and ground
against engine
before performing
any type of maintenance
on your machine.
Lubricate
pivot points on the blade control
at least once a
season with light oil. The blade control
must operate
freely
in both directions.
See Fig. 6-1.
2.
Lubricate
the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or
motor oil). If wheels are removed
for any reason, lubricate
surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel
with light oil. See Fig. 6-1.
3.
Lubricate
the torsion
spring and pivot points on the rear
discharge
door periodically
with light oil to prevent
rust.
See Fig. 6-1.
4.
Follow the accompanying
engine
manual for lubrication
schedule
and instruction
for engine
lubrication.
DeckCare
Clean underside
of the mower
deck after each use to prevent
build-up
of grass clippings
or other debris. Follow steps below
for this job.
1.
Disconnect
spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn
mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2.
Tip mower so that it rests on the housing.
Keep the side
with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.
WARNING:
Never tip the mower
more than 90 ° in
any direction
and do not leave the mower tipped
for
any length
of time. Oil can drain into the upper part
of the engine
causing a starting
problem.
3.
Scrape and clean the underside
of the deck with a suitable
tool. Do not spray with water.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose
to clean your unit. These may cause damage
to bearings,
or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened
life
and reduce serviceability.
4.
Put the mower
back on its wheels on the ground.
Ifyou
had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to
remove
it now.
Figure 6-1