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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.
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WARNING:
Always stop engine, disconnect
spark
plug, and ground
against engine
before performing
any type of maintenance
on your machine.
Lubrication
1.
Lubricate
pivot points on the blade control
at least once
a season with light oil. This 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
springs
and pivot points on the rear
discharge
door periodically
with light oil to prevent
rust.
See Fig. 6-1.
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Follow the Engine Maintenance
section 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.
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ARNING:
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 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.
Engine Care
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operation
and Maintenance
sections
in this manual for detailed
instructions.
Maintain
oil level.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions.
Clean every few hours under extremely
dusty conditions.
Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.
Clean engine
regularly
with a cloth or brush. Keep the area
around the top of the engine
clean to permit
proper
air
circulation.
Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible
debris
from muffler
area.
Figure 6-1
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