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Clean and Recharge Battery **
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N | Clean Air | Filter |
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I_ | Replace | Air Filter | Paper Cartridge | 14 | ||
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** | 2 | - | Service | more | often | if operating | in dirty | or | dusty | conditions. | ||||
*** | mowers | 3 | - | Replace | blades more often when mowing | in sandy | soil, | |||||||
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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
•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
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BEFORE EACH USE
•Check engine oil level.
•Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated
(See "LUBRICATION CHART").
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wheel bearings, | Viscous | lubricants | will | ||
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must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered
11 graphite type lubricant sparingly,