Poulan 193733 manual Maintenance, General Recommendations, Lubrication Chart, Before Each USE

MAINTENANCE

BEFORE	AFTER	EVERY	EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
EACH	EACH	10	25 HOURS	100
					STORAGE
USE	USE	HOURS	OR SEASON	HOURS

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *

Check Tires

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

Change Engine Oil

Clean Air Filter

Inspect Muffler

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer

*(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	LUBRICATION CHART
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to op-	➀ Wheel
erator abuse or negligence. To receive full
	adjuster (on
value from the warranty, operator must main-
	each wheel)
tain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.	➁ Engine oil
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be	➀ Side dis-
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,	charge mower
clean or replace air filter element, and	guard hinge rod
check blade for wear. A new spark plug
and clean/new air filter element assures	➀ Rear dis-
proper air-fuel mixture and helps your
engine run better and last longer.	charge mower
• Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this	rear door
manual.	hinge rod

BEFORE EACH USE	➀ Handle bracket mounting pins
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.	➀ Spray lubricant
LUBRICATION	➁ See “ENGINE” in Maintenance section.
Keep unit well lubricated	attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life
(See “LUBRICATION CHART”).
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic	of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel
	they must be lubricated, use only a dry,
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will	powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
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