MAINTENANCE
BEFORE
AFTER
EVERY
EVERY
EVERY
BEFORE
EACH
EACH
10
25 HOURS
180
SCHEDULE
USE USE HOURS O RSEASO. HOURS S TORAGE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
CheckTires
Check Drive Wheels ***
Clean Lawn Mower ****
Clean under Drive Cover ***
Check Drive Belt/Pulleys
***
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level
E Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer
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i/
i/
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 load or in high outdoor temperatures.
2 - Service more often if operating
in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - 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.
LUBRICATION
CHART
Wheel
adjuster
(on
each wheel)
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').
J
ine oil
1_. Rear door
hinge
1_. Handle bracket mounting pins
_2_. Spra,y 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.
If you feel they
must be lubricated,
use only a dry, powdered
1 1 graphite
type lubricant
sparingly.