Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
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After the first 5 hours | • | Change the engine oil. | |
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| • | Check the engine oil level. | |
Before each use or daily | • | Ensure that the engine stops within 3 seconds after releasing the engine stop lever. | |
| • | Clean grass clippings and dirt from under the mower. | |
Every 25 hours | • | Replace the air filter; replace it more frequently in dusty operating conditions. | |
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Before storage | • | Empty the fuel tank before repairs as directed and before annual storage. | |
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| • | Lubricate the wheel gears. | |
| • | Lubricate the upper handle. | |
| • | Change the engine oil. | |
Yearly | • | Replace the cutterblade or have it sharpened (more frequently if the edge dulls | |
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| • | Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for any additional yearly maintenance | |
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Yearly or before storage | • | Charge the battery monthly (or as needed) and before storage. | |
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Important: Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Premaintenance
Procedures
Preparing for Maintenance
1.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2.Disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug (Figure 39) before performing any maintenance procedure.
Important: Before tipping the mower to change the oil or replace the cutterblade, allow the fuel tank to run dry through normal usage. If you must tip the mower prior to running out of fuel, use a hand fuel pump to remove the fuel. Always tip the mower onto its side with the air filter up.
Tipping the mower may cause the fuel to leak. Petrol is flammable, explosive and can cause personal injury.
Run the engine dry or remove the Petrol with a hand pump; never siphon.
Figure 39
3.After performing the maintenance procedure(s), connect the spark plug lead to the spark plug.
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