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Maintaining
Your Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine.
We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to electric components, spindles, pulleys, bearings, or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
Lubricate these Points
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WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
1.Lubricate pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 3.
2.Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the axle bolt and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 3.
3.Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the chute deflector periodically with light oil to prevent rust. See Figure 3.
4.Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrica- tion schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.
Cleaning Mower
Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent
1.Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2.Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold the mower firmly.
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees in any directions and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.
3.Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool. Do not spray with water.
4.Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to remove it now.
General Recommendations
1.Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
2.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.
3.Changing of
4.All adjustments should be checked at least once each season. See the engine owner’s manual included with this lawn mower.
5.Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.
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