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25 HOURS
STORAGE
SCHEDULE
use
HOURS OR SEASON
Checkfor LooseFasteners
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CheckTires
Olean/ InspectGrass Catcher*
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_ Check DriveWheels ***
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Clean Lawn Mower ....
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_ Clean underDriveCover ***
""1Check DriveBelt / Pulleys***
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Check/ Sharpen/ ReplaceBlade
iR Lubrication
Cleanand Recharge Battery**
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Check Engine Oil level
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_ Change EngineOil
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Clean Air Filter
i1_ Inspact Muffler
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Replace Spark Plug
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Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
IF=
Emptyfuel systemor add Stabilizer
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* (if so equipped)
1 - Change more often if operating under a heaw load or in high outdoortemperatures.
** Electric-Start mowers
2 - Service more often if operating in dirtyor dustyconditions.
*** Power-Propelled mowers
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
**** Use a scraper
4 - Charge 48 hoursat end of season.
to clean under deck
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 CHAR'I").
LUBRICATION CHART
(_ 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-lubrico_
I_earings. If you feel they
must be lubric_
_ use only a dry, powdered
2graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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