MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FILL IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
REGULAR SERVICE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher
(If Equipped)
M Clean Lawn Mower
O Clean Under Drive Cover
W
Check drive belt/pulleys
E
R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers)
E Check Engine Oil Level
N Change Engine Oil
G Clean Air Filter
I Inspect Muffler
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
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1,2
22 2
1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
•Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assure proper air- fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.
•Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
1.Check engine oil level.
2.Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See “LUBRICATION CHART”).
WHEEL ADJUSTER (ON EACH
WHEEL)
ENGINE OIL
DIS-
CHARGE
GUARD HINGE PIN
IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL |
| HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PINS |
BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT |
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DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE |
| SPRAY LUBRICANT |
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MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED | 10 | SEE “ENGINE” IN MAINTENANCE SECTION |
GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY. |