MAINTENANCE
BEFORE
AFTER
EVERY
EVERY
EVERY
EACH
EACH
10
25 HOURS
100
BEFORE
SCHEDULE
USE
USE
HOURS
OR SEASON
HOURS
STORAGE
Oheok,or,oose
FastonarsW
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Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
I_
Check Tires
***
_
Check Drive Wheels
Clean Lawn Mower ....
I1#
I_
MClean
under Drive Cover ***
I_
Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
I_
EN Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
R Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
I_
I_
Check Engine Oil level
I,_
i_ Change Engine Oil
I_,=
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
_
Replace Spark Plug
t/'
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
I_
Emptyfuel system or add Stabilizer
I_
* (if so equipped)
** Electric-Start mowers
*** Power-Propelled mowers
**** Use a scraper
to clean under deck
1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy lead or in high outdoortemperatures.
2 - Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 o Replace blades more often 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 oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
LUBRICATION
CHART
)
[
lJ_
(_)Wheel
L
]
_
adjuster(on
_J_"__t
each wheel)
Engine oil
Mulcher
door hinge
pin
(!) Rear door
hinge
(_ Handle bracket mounting pins
_
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
11 graphite type lubricant sparingly.