MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
FILL tN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
SERV]CE
DATES
Check for Loose Fasteners
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'l iS/ "
"
L_'
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(ifEquipped)
i,4
t/
Clean Lawn Mower
fl/
V #
Clean Under Ddve Cover
Power-propelled Mowers)
_/
Check ddve ben ulleys
(Power_Propelle_PMowers)
II/
ChectdSharperv_eplace Blade
f_3
Luhdcaffon Chart
_
Clean Battery/Recha_
IElectrlc Start Mowers
M/
1_4
Check Engine Oil Level
t##
Chancre Engine Oil
f_l_.
Clean Air Filter
It/
2
Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
t# #
Replace Air Filter Paper Cadddge
(It/2
1 * Cl_P_e morn oftml when o_ting
ulna- a heavy bad or _ high a_bie_t _raturE_.
2 - Servlc_ _
often _'1_e_ ope_tll_ II_dirty ot dusly conditK_ns,
3. Rop_
blades more often whe_ mowing In sa_
soil
4. Chapge 48 hc_m at s_d of m.
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 propedy maintain your
unit.
All adjush'nents 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
assure proper air-fuel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer.
• Follow the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
LUBRICATION
CHART
(_) Wheeladjuster
each wheel)
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check engine oil level.
2. Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRI-
CATION CHART").
(_ Brake
spring
bracket
Rear
(_) Handle bracket mounting pins
door Nnge
(_) Spray lubricant
_) See "ENGINE" in Maintenance section.
10
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, usa only a dry, powdered
graphite type lubricant sparingly.