Maintenance - LawnMaster LMRM1601 Manual Del Operario

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
■ Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
■ The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator
abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower
as instructed here.
■ All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
■ Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.
■ Regularly apply lubricant to mower's cutting surfaces, cutting reel axle shaft and wheels.
CLEANING THE MOWER
To prevent the build-up of grass clippings or other debris, clean the mower by wiping it down with
a damp cloth after each use.
■ Scrape and clean the mower with a suitable tool (e.g. a plastic scraper or brush).
■ Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean the mower.
■ Remove deposits from the wheel tread.
BLADE CARE
WARNING
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
Periodically sharpen the blades as follows:
■ Spread a thin layer of lapping compound (100 - 240 grit) on the front edge of the reel blades.
■ Adjust the cutter bar so that the blade has light but firm contact across the full width of the cutter
bar. Refer to Blade Clearance Adjustment later in this section.
■ Operate the mower on a paved surface until the front edge of the cutter bar blade is polished.
■ Clean any grinding compound or debris from the cutter bar blade, reel blade, pinions, and pawls.
NOTE: To prevent surface rust to mower blades, dry blades after use and apply a thin coat of spray
type penetrating oil.
NOTE: Reel mower sharpening kits are available for purchase at your local home center, hardware
store or online.
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