MAINTENANCE
.EFORE A_E. EVERY EVERY EVERY
EACH
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25 HOURS
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Check for Loose Fasteners
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Check Tires
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Drive Wheels *'"
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Clean Lawn Mower ....
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O C'heck Drive Belt / Pulleys """
W Check 1 Sharpen I Replace B!ade=
R Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery "*
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E Change Engine Oi}
C'lean Air Filter ...................................
l_i lnspect Muffler
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Replace 'Sp'ark"Piug
E Replace Air Filter Raper Cartridge .....
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
• (if so equipped)
• , Electric-Start mowers
• ** Power-Propelled mowers
• *** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
BEFORE
STORAGE
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1 - Change more ellen if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.
2 - Service more often if operating in didy or dusfy conditions
3 - Replace b_ades more otten when mowing In sandy soil
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season,
5 - And after each 5 hours of 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
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 offlevel
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
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LUBRICATION
CHART
Wheel
adjuster (on
each wheel)
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(_ Engine oil
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Mulcher
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door hinge
pin
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(_ Rear door
hinge
L_ Handle bracket mounting pins
2(_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
2graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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