After every 5 hours of operation, lubricate the points listed below with SAE 20 engine oil (unless otherwise noted).
(A)Oil the pedal pivot point
(B)Oil all connecting rod points
(C)Oil all pivot points (rider & mower)
(0)Oil the mower control lever
(E)Oil the throttle control cable
(F)Oil the mower deck wheels
(G)Transmission (See maintenance section)
(H)Engine crankcase (See maintenance section)
(I)Grease the steering gear (Caution: Keep grease off belts) See figure 17.
Change oil every 25 hours of operation...
more frequently if operated under dusty conditions.
On new engines, it is important that the oil be changed after the first few hours of operation. Change between the first
For the proper grade and weight of oil to use, see BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, page 8.
2. AIR CLEANER
Under normal operating conditions, the air cleaner, located on top of the carburetor, must be serviced after every ten hours of use. Under extremely dusty operating conditions the air cleaner must be serviced after every hour of operation. Refer to figure 18.
When assembling the air cleaner, make certain the lip of the foam element extends over edge of the air cleaner body. The foam element will form a protective seal.
Step A. Remove two screws and lift off complete air cleaner assembly.
Step B. Remove screen and spacers from foam element.
Step C. Remove foam element from air cleaner body.
Step D. 1. Wash foam element in kerosene or
liquid detergent and water to remove
dirt.
2.Wrap foam in cloth and squeeze dry.
3.Saturate foam in SAE 30 engine oil, then squeeze out excess oil.
4.Assemble parts, fasten to carburetor with screw.
FIGURE17.
Your new rider will give excellent service for many years if given reasonable care and maintenance, as follows:
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase
frequently, at least every 5 hours of operation. When checking oil level be sure the area around the oil fill cap is cleaned of all debris before it is removed. Otherwise debris can fall into the crankcase and cause damage.
FIGURE 18. AIR CLEANER
Keep the engine'sair cooling fins clean.4.
Keep the underside of the mower deck clean. BE SURE that blades are securely fastened and are kept sharp.
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