Scotts SP6211, SP6213 manual Service Intervals

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SERVICE INTERVALS

Service Intervals

Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine. Service procedures included in this manual but not on this chart are to be performed on an as needed basis.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If you operate mower in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions, service more often than shown below.

Before Each Use

•Check oil level.

After Each Use

•Clean the mower.

First 5 Hour

•Change engine oil. (Break-in)

•Lubricate mower axles.

•Lubricate drive shaft hub bushings.

Every 25 Hours Or Once A Year

•Tighten blade bolt.

•Clean or replace air cleaner paper element.

•Clean and gap spark plug.

•Clean belt and transmission area.

•Change engine oil.

•Lubricate mower axles.

•Lubricate drive shaft hub bushings.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Using Your Operator’s ManualThank You for Purchasing a Scotts Product California Proposition 65 WarningRecord Identification Numbers Product IdentificationTable of Contents Machine Safety Labels SafetySafety-Alert Symbol Operate Safely Certification LabelHelp Prevent Serious or Fatal Accidents Practice Safe MaintenanceProtect Children Avoid Injury from Contacting Blade Before you unplug or adjust machineHandling Waste Products Handling Fuel SafelyEngine Controls Handle and Cutting Height Controls OperatingHandle Controls Stop EngineKey Cutting Height Adjustments In mm Inches Adjusting Handle HeightUpper Handle Lower HandleKeep hands, feet and clothing away from the blade Starting EngineRUNNING, Blade is Turning Stopping Engine Forward TravelTravel Speeds Mowing Tips Using Side Discharge ChuteUsing Grass Bag Bagging and Composting To Avoid ScalpingBagging Tips Mulching TipsAfter Mowing Service Literature Replacement PartsJohn Deere Quality Part NumberService Intervals Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement Engine Oil ServiceAdjusting Carburetor Avoid FumesTo Change Engine OIL from the TOP Changing Engine OilTo Change Engine OIL from the Bottom Cleaning and Replacing Air Cleaner ElementStop engine. Let it cool Cleaning and Gapping Spark PlugCleaning Engine Cooling Fins Checking and Replacing Drive Belt Cleaning Drive Belt and Transmission AreaPicture Note View is from underside of differential To Replace Drive BeltTransmission Cable Adjustment-SP6213 Lubricate Mower Axles Lubricate Drive Shaft Hub BushingsSharpening Blade Check BladeCheck Blade To Remove BladeFilling Fuel Tank Balance and Install BladeCleaning Fuel Cap Vent Check TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Storing Machine Storing SafetyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageRemove Mower from Storage Install Starter Rope AssemblyLawnmower Assembly Side Discharge Chute Bagger Bagger Chute Identify Parts SP6211 and SP6213Add Engine Oil Install Grass BagInsert bagging chute tab E into rear mower shield slot F Test Mower Machine Specifications SpecificationsEngine Travel Speed RangeRecommended Lubricants DimensionsLimited Warranty for NEW Scotts Brand Products WarrantyLimited Engine Warranty Tire WarrantyWarranted Parts Index Cleaning Belt and Transmission AreaStep Refer to your operator’s manual Quality StatementStep Contact your dealer Step Call the Customer Communications CenterRecord Service Dates Service Record