Check for LcoSe Fasteners
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Lubdcation Chart
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Check Engine Oil Level
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4 _Charge 48 hcum _ end of 8_ason.
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 mower as
instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
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periodically to properly maintain your
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unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
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Adjustments section of this manual
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should be checked at least once each
season.
• 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.
LUBRICATION
CHART
(_) Wheeladjuster
wheel)
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubdcated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
(_ Brake
spnng
bracket
Rear
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
door _nge
(_ Spray lubricant
(_ See "ENGINE" In Maintenance
section.
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IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease
plastic wheel bearings. Viscous
lubricants will attract dust and dirt that
will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-
ing bearings. If you feel they must be
lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.