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Maintenance
WARNING
Hot exhaust system components may ignite gasoline vapors even after the engine is stopped. Hot particles exhausted during engine operation may ignite flammable materials. Fire may result in personal injury or property damage.
Do Not refuel or run engine unless spark arrester is installed.
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Wait for muffler to cool.
3.If any breaks in the screen or welds are observed, replace arrester.
4.If plugging of the screen is observed, remove arrester and shake loose particles out of the arrester and clean screen with a wire brush (soak in solvent if necessary). Reinstall arrester on exhaust outlet.
Thread Locking Adhesives
Thread locking adhesives such as “Loctite 242” or
•Pump sheave setscrews.
•Sheave retaining bolt in end of engine crankshaft.
•Caster wheel spacer nuts.
•Platform spring pin.
Mobil HTS Grease (Or Food-Grade Anti-seize)
Mobil HTS grease (or
•Between splines of the cutter housing spindle and sheave.
Copper-Based Anti-seize
•On threads of Blade Bolts. See Check Mower Blades section.
•Between engine crankshaft, pump drive sheave, and clutch.
•Between pump shafts and sheaves.
Dielectric Grease
Dielectric grease is used on all blade type electrical connections to prevent corrosion and loss of contact.
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