MA,NTENANC
CH OU'
AS Y OU
COMPLETE
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Check for Loose Fasteners
t,/
If
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
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M
Clean Lawn Mower
O
Clean Under Drive Cover
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check drive belt/pulleys
RE (Power-Propelled Mowers)
Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
t,/:_
LubricationChart
V'
1/
Clean Battery/Recharge
tElecthc Start Mowerst
V'
1/4
E
Check Engine Oil Level
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N
Change Engine Oil
1,/1,2
G
Clean Air Filter
_
2
i
Inspect Muffler
_'
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
i/
E Replace AirFilter P aper C artridge
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1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Sen/ice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 houm at end of season.
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
periodically to properly maintain your
unit.
All adjustments in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual
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
assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helps your engine run better and last
longer.
• Follow the maintenance
schedule in
this manual.
BEFORE
EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
LUBRICATION
CHART
_) Wheel Adjuster
\
--l
_
_
(i) Engine oil
!
\
(_ Rear door hinge
(_ Handle bracket
mounting pin
(i)
Refer to maintenance "Engine"
section.
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Spray lubricant
IMPORTANT:
Do not oil or grease
plastic
wheel
bearings,
viscous lubri-
cants will attract dust and dirt that will
shorten
the life of the self-lubricating
bearings,
if you feel they must be
lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered
graphite
type lubricant
sparingly.
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